Community of Christ Sings ‎#436

436. Angels, from the Realms of Glory

1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
you who sang creation's story,
now proclaim Messiah's birth:

Refrain:
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 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,
you have seen the 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854, alt.
• Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-2
  ;
  Matthew 2:9-11
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
• Topic: Christmas; Gathering; Invitation; Jesus Christ's Return; Temple

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: B♭ Major