The Worshipbook ‎#298

298. 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:

[Refrain:]
Come and worship,
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!

2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant Light: [Refrain]

3 Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations;
You have seen His natal star: [Refrain]

4 Saints, before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In his temple shall appear: [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
• Author: James Montgomery (1816, 1825, alt. 1972)
• Refrain First Line: Come and worship
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:13-14
• Topic: Christian Year: Advent; Christian Year: Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: B♭ Major