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Angels, from the realms of glory
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Angels, from the realms of glory by Frederic Hymen Cowen — Lyrics
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.
Shepherds, in the field abiding,
Watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with man [us] is now residing;
Yonder shines the infant light:
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About Angels, from the realms of glory
Frederic Hymen Cowen’s setting of this popular Christmas text for SATB voices invites the choir to proclaim the joy of Messiah’s birth. The words, beginning with the angelic announcement, paint a vivid scene of heavenly messengers calling all on Earth to witness the nativity. The anthem moves from the glorious pronouncements of the angels to the shepherds in the fields and the wise men following the star, culminating in the anticipation of Christ’s appearance in the temple. This is a stirring declaration of the Christmas message, suitable for services and concerts during the festive season.
