Angels, From the Realms of Glory
James Montgomery 1771-1854 Henry Smart 1813-1879
 England: The words of this hymn was written by a Scottish newspaper editor in 1816. At first the melody for this hymn was the French carol "Angels We Have Heard on High". Blind song writer Smart created a new melody 13 years after Montgomery's death. To hear the music for this hymn click on the button. Choose Traditional #19. Then click on this page. The refrain is in italics.
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:
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Shepherds in the field abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing;
Yonder shines the infant Light:
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar:
Seek the great Desire of nations;
Ye have seen his natal star:
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In his temple shall appear:
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Glo-ria
In excelsis Deo
Alternate Refrain
Come and worship,
come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King!
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Henry Smart 1813-1879 