Hymnal ‎#24

24. 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 infant-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
• Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship
• Meter: 8s. 7s. 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1874
• Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas
• Notes: first rank hymn

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