Angels From the Realms of Glory

from Christemasse by David Krienke

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"Angels From the Realms of Glory" was written by an Irishman named James Montgomery. He worked for a newspaper called the Sheffield Register, and the words to this carol were published in it on Christmas Eve 1816.
The music was composed by Henry Smart.

lyrics

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!

Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o’er your flocks by night;
God, with man, is now residing. Yonder shines the Infant Light.

~~~Refrain~~~

Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar.
Seek the great Desire of Nations; ye have seen His natal star.

~~~Refrain~~~

Saints, before the altar, bending, watching long in hope, and fear;
Suddenly, the Lord, descending, in His temple shall appear.

~~~Refrain~~~

Though an infant, now we view Him; He will share His Father’s throne.
Gather all the nations to Him; every knee shall then bow down.

~~~Refrain~~~

credits

from Christemasse, released December 12, 2010
Public Domain
words by James Montgomery & music by Henry Smart

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about

David Krienke Elkhart, Indiana

Born into a family of Gospel singers & musicians in South Bend, Indiana, David began singing & playing the piano as a small child.
In the 1970's, his musical style was shaped by the acoustic rock artists of the time - and in the 1980's David played the local nightclub circuit as keyboardist/singer with the band Justus.
But God comes in places unlooked for - unexpectedly. ... more