Angels, from the realms of glory,

(one verse of musical introduction)

Angels, from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
As you sang creation's story,
now proclaim the Messiah's birth:

Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, give thanks and sing.

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

Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, give thanks and sing.

Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of Nations,
guided by Christ's natal star:

Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, give thanks and sing.

Saints, before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly, your prayers attending,
Christ beside you shall appear.

Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, give thanks and sing.

Music: Regent Square Henry Smart (19th C)
Words: James Montgomery (19th C)
Sequence: Dall Forsythe, Church of St. John the Evangelist