The Book of Praise ‎#146

146. 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, come and worship;
worship Christ, the newborn King.

2 Shepherds in the field 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;
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]

Text Information

• First Line: Angels from the realms of glory
• Title: Angels from the realms of glory
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 22:27-28
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Luke 2:8-20
  ;
  Philippians 2:10
• Topic: Church Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Light of the World; Processionals; Saints; Vision / Dream
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain