Sunday, August 27, 2023

Angels, from the realm of glory

87 Regent Square. 8. 7.8 .7. 8. 7.

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 lon in hope and fear,
   Suddenly the Lord, descending,
   In His temple shall appear: [Refrain]
                         James Montgomery
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition

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