Voices Together ‎#265

265. Angels, from the Realms of Glory

1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o’er all the earth.
As you sang creation’s story,
now proclaim Messiah’s birth;
come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.

2 Shepherds, in the field abiding,
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing,
yonder shines the infant light;
come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.

3 Sages, leave your contemplations—
brighter visions beam afar.
Seek the great desire of nations,
guided by his natal star;
come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.

4 Saints, before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear,
shall behold God's love unending:
Christ will once again appear;
come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
• Author: James Montgomery
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
  ;
  Revelation 6:9-10
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Epiphany of
• Source: The Sheffield Iris, 1816, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: C Major
• Source: Psalms and Hymns for Divine Worship, 1867
• Notes: For a lower key, see “For the Healing of the Nations” #705.