The Hymnbook ‎#168

168. 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, 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:
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;
Ye have seen 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,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
• Author: James Montgomery (1816, 1825)
• Refrain First Line: Come and worship
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-11
  ;
  Luke 2:7-17
• Topic: Christ: Birth and Infancy; Christ: King; Star in the East; Jesus Christ: His Birth

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: B♭ Major