90. We three kings of Orient are
John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-91
A popular carol giving the story of the wise men seeing the star and bringing gifts to the Christ child.
John Henry Hopkins, Jr., was born at Pittsburgh, Pa. His father was an Episcopalian minister who became the Bishop of Vermont. John was educated at the University of Vermont and later was minister at Williamsport, Pa. He is the author of several books of poems.
MUSIC. KINGS OF ORIENT was composed for this hymn by the author.