CPWI Hymnal ‎#60a

60a. 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 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

• 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

• Name: IRIS
• Harmonization: Martin Fallas Shaw, 1875-1958
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with Refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: French Traditional Carol