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59 | CPWI Hymnal#60a | 60b |
Text: | Angels, from the realms of glory |
Author: | James Montgomery, 1771-1854 |
Tune: | IRIS |
Harmonization: | Martin Fallas Shaw, 1875-1958 |
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 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;
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;
every knee shall then bow down: [Refrain]
Alternative refrain:
Gloria in excelsis Deo, gloria in excelsis Deo.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Angels, from the realms of glory |
Author: | James Montgomery, 1771-1854 |
Refrain First Line: | come and worship, Christ the new-born King |
Meter: | 8.7.8.7 with Refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2010 |
Topic: | Hymns for the Church Year: Christmas |
Notes: | Alternative refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo, gloria in excelsis Deo |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | IRIS |
Harmonization: | Martin Fallas Shaw, 1875-1958 |
Meter: | 8.7.8.7 with Refrain |
Key: | G Major |
Source: | French Traditional Carol |