Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #60a (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Lyrics: 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. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: IRIS
come and worship, Christ the new-born King