Shout the Celebration

This Christmas carol is not filled with mystery, scandal or even had that many hands in it, but it is a standard that has survived the times and has two different tunes associated with it.

Penned in 1816 by James Montgomery, who was a noted Scottish poet, this song was first published on Christmas Eve in 1816. It was published in the Sheffield Iris, which was a weekly newspaper in Sheffield, England. It was never sung in any of the churches until 1825 after it was re-published in The Christian Psalmist.

Officially, there was never any real music set to the poem, so it was sung using a number of popular tunes at the time. In the United States, the song is sung to Henry Smart’s Regent Square tune, and in the United Kingdom, it is sung to the tune of the French carol, Iris. Iris is the same tune as what we sing for Angels We Have Heard on High.

This is one of those songs that has withstood time and tradition, and we sing it pretty much just as it was written. Some may switch out the refrain for Gloria in excelsis Deo, but most everyone still sings it as it was penned in 1816.

Angels, from the Realms of Glory

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 fields abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant light:

Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ, the newborn King.

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 newborn King.

Sinners, wrung with true repentance,
Doomed for guilt to endless pains,
Justice now revokes the sentence,
Mercy calls you—break your chains:

Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ, the newborn King.

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:

Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ, the newborn King.

All creation, join in praising
God the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising,
To th'eternal Three in One:

Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Let’s let the Church of God of Edmonton Youth Choir give us their rendition of this beautiful song. They are using the United States  tune for their rendition. Annie Lennox does a beautiful United Kingdom version with alternative refrain.


Now that we are halfway through our countdown, let’s get those gift lists filled out and start putting stocking stuffers on our “to buy” list. Here are some great ideas for those stockings:

Handsome Hanging Snowman Dish Towel With Hand Knit Topper and Ties

HollyKnitterCreation 

Blue Star Lace Centerpiece

RSS Designs in Fiber 

Catch Of The Day Fishing Christmas Ornament Handmade From Birch

Kevs Krafts 

Oxford Grey Hand Knit Wavy Scarf

Crafting Memories 

Leaf Fairy Blue Leather Turquoise Picasso Druk Magatama BOHO Bracelet

Kats All That 

Superhero Thank You Stickers for Boys Birthday Party Favor Labels

Adore by Nat 

Crystal Drop Earrings

Blonde Peach Jewelry 

Dichroic Glass Pendant

Resetar Glass Art 

Frozen Winter Snowflakes Dog Scrunchie Neck Ruffle

Sew Amazin 

Crochet Infant Boy Sweater

Magdalene Knits 

Bracelets for Women

Blue Morning Expressions 

Blue Heron Original Watercolor Batik Painting on Japanese Rice Paper

MarciaMcKinzieArt 

Tribal African Beaded Necklace

Pretty Gonzo 

Whispy Clouds Over Dark Mountain Tops Canvas Print

Colleen Cornelius 

Bird Charm Bracelet Turquoise Beaded Bracelet

Treasures of Jewels 

Blue Gold Green Bracelet

The Singing Beader 

Malachite In Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Sterling Oval Pendant Necklace

Dianes Dangles 

Iridescent Blue Fire Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry Set

Umeboshi 

Glossy Dark Blue Handmade Lampwork Bead Shiny Glass Silver

Covergirl Beads 

Sapphire Blue Hand Beaded Glass Women's Earrings

Lady Green Eyes Jewelry 

Chunky Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Necklace

Shadow Dog Designs 

Blue Druzy Crystal Gemstone Necklace

Linorstore 

Don’t see what you are looking for? Maybe you will find it in some of the following showcases or ask one of our talented artists to design something special for you.

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Enjoy!
Julie

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