Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#121

121. 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,
Worship Christ, the newborn 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:
Come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn 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,
Worship Christ, the newborn 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,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Text Information

• First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory
• Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Adoration: Of Jesus; Angels: Song at Nativity; Christ: Adoration of; Christ: Messiah; Christmas Hymns; The Son: Christmas; Shepherds of Bethlehem; Nativity, the; Jesus (See also Christ): Abiding; Messiah

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7
• Key: C Major