Introduction
Angels From The Realms of Glory is a popular Christmas carol that has been sung for over two centuries. The song was written by Scottish poet James Montgomery in 1816 and was later set to music by English composer Henry Thomas Smart in 1867. The carol is a beautiful hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy that it brings to the world.
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:
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
Saints, before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear:
Verse 4
Sinners, wrung with true repentance,
Doomed for guilt to endless pains,
Justice now revokes the sentence,
Mercy calls you; break your chains:
Verse 5
Though an infant now we view Him,
He shall fill His Father’s throne,
Gather all the nations to Him;
Every knee shall then bow down:
Verse 6
All creation, join in praising
God the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising
To th’eternal Three in One:
Conclusion
Angels From The Realms of Glory is a timeless hymn that continues to be sung during the Christmas season. The carol reminds us of the joy and hope that the birth of Jesus Christ brings to the world. The lyrics are a beautiful reminder of the important role that angels played in announcing the birth of our Savior. May we always remember the true meaning of Christmas and the love that God has for us.
