Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#59

59. 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, Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

2 Shepherds! in the fields abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night;
God with us is now residing,
Yonder shines the heav'nly light:
Come and worship, 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, 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, Come and worship
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

Text Information

• First Line: Angels! from the realms of glory
• Author: James Montgomery (1816)
• Meter: No. 19
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Presentation; Sunday after Christmas
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart, Mus. Doc. (1867)
• Meter: No. 19
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.