The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#192

192. Angels, from the realms of glory

1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth:
Ye, who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship--
Worship Christ the new-born King!

2 Shepherds, in the field abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the heavenly light:
Come and worship--
Worship Christ the new-born King!

3 Sages, leave your contemplations;
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations,
Ye have seen His natal star:
Come and worship--
Worship Christ the new-born King!

4 Saints, before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear:
Come and worship--
Worship Christ the new-born King!

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Author: J. Montgomery (1816)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [Angels, from the realms of glory]
• Composer: E. J. Hopkins, 1818—1901
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7.
• Key: A♭ Major