Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Words: Salisbury Hymn-Book, 1857, James Montgomery · Music: Henry Smart · 1816

Verse 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:

Chorus
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.

Verse 2
Shepherds in the fields abiding,
watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing;
yonder shines the infant light:

Verse 3
Sages, leave your contemplations;
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star:

Verse 4
Saints before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear,
suddenly the Lord, descending,
in his temple shall appear:

Verse 5
All creation, join in praising
God the Father, Spirit, Son;
evermore your voices raising
to th' eternal Three in One:

Words: Sts. 1–4, James Montgomery, 1816; st. 5, Salisbury Hymn-Book, 1857 | Music: Henry Smart, 1866

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