Chalice Hymnal ‎#149

149. Angels, from the Realms of Glory

1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
you who sang creation's story,
now proclaim Messiah's birth:

Refrain:
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the new-born 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: [Refrain]

3 Sages, leave your contemplations
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
you have seen the natal star: [Refrain]

4 Saints before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear,
suddenly the Lord, descending,
here among us shall appear: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
• Author: James Montgomery (1816)
• Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart (1867)
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Key: B♭ Major