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Eugene Field - The Three Kings Of Cologne
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    From out Cologne there came three kings
      To worship Jesus Christ, their King.
    To Him they sought fine herbs they brought,
      And many a beauteous golden thing;
    They brought their gifts to Bethlehem town,
    And in that manger set them down.

    Then spake the first king, and he said:
      "O Child, most heavenly, bright, and fair!
    I bring this crown to Bethlehem town
      For Thee, and only Thee, to wear;
    So give a heavenly crown to me
    When I shall come at last to Thee!"

    The second, then. "I bring Thee here
      This royal robe, O Child!" he cried;
    "Of silk `tis spun, and such an one
      There is not in the world beside;
    So in the day of doom requite
    Me with a heavenly robe of white!"

    The third king gave his gift, and quoth:
      "Spikenard and myrrh to Thee I bring,
    And with these twain would I most fain
      Anoint the body of my King;
    So may their incense sometime rise
    To plead for me in yonder skies!"

    Thus spake the three kings of Cologne,
      That gave their gifts, and went their way;
    And now kneel I in prayer hard by
      The cradle of the Child to-day;
    Nor crown, nor robe, nor spice I bring
    As offering unto Christ, my King.

    Yet have I brought a gift the Child
      May not despise, however small;
    For here I lay my heart to-day,
      And it is full of love to all.
    Take Thou the poor but loyal thing,
    My only tribute, Christ, my King!
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