The Hymnal 1982 93
come and worship, come and worship
- Tune
- regent square
- Author(s)
- James Montgomery, 1771-1854,
- Composer(s)
- Henry Thomas Smart, 1813-1879
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7.8.7
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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: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King.
2. Shepherds in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with you is now residing, yonder shines the infant Light: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King.
3. Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations; ye have seen his natal star: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King.
4. Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear, suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: come and worship, come and worship worship Christ, the new-born King.