17
Dec '22
Seize the Moment – Day 1005
17
Dec '22
Today’s Christmas hymn focus will be
“Angels from the Realms of Glory”
“ ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For out of you shall come forth a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’”
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’”
First published as a poem in the newspaper that he was editor of in 1816, James Montgomery was a well-known hymn writer, much like his contemporaries Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley. He was raised by the Moravians after his parents died while on a mission’s trip to the West Indies. Like Wesley, he was inspired by the hymns of the Moravians, writing hymns that had a sense of urgency and excitement. He carried their passion about caring for the needy while making sure the gospel message was shared.
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 newborn King
During this advent season, share the invitation with everyone you know to come and worship Jesus, for He is the reason for the season.
God bless you!
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Angels From the Realms of Glory
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:
Refrain:
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
2
Shepherds, in the field abiding,
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;
yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain]
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;
yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain]
3
Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain]
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain]