Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#36

36. 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:

Refrain:
Come and worship
Christ the new-born King;
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;
ye 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]

5 Though an infant now we view him,
he shall fill his Father's throne,
gather all the nations to him;
ev'ry knee shall then bow down: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Angels from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels from the realms of glory
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Refrain First Line: Come and worship
• Meter: 87 87 and Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Haggai 2:7
  ;
  Job 38:7-11
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
  ;
  Luke 2:14
  ;
  Malachi 3:1
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Psalm 86:9
  ;
  Revelation 6:9-10
  ;
  Revelation 15:4
• Topic: Christmas; Years A, B, and C: Christmas Day
• Notes: Includes two arrangements

Tune Information

• Name: IRIS
• Arranger (version 1): Charles Wood, 1866-1926
• Arranger (version 2): Richard Lloyd
• Meter: 87 87 and Refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: French or Flemish melody
• Copyright: Version 2 arrangement © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.