17. ANGELS from the realms of glory, Shepherds in the field abiding, Round you shines the heavenly light; Worship CHRIST the new-born KING. Saints before the altar bending, Suddenly the LORD descending Worship CHRIST the new-born KING. 18. BRIGHT and joyful is the morn, From the highest realm of Heaven On His shoulder He shall bear Wonderful in counsel He, The Incarnate DEITY; Sire of ages ne'er to cease, King of kings and Prince of peace. Come and worship at His feet, Yield to CHRIST the homage meet, From His manger to His throne, Homage due to GOD alone. N.B.-The hymns for Christmas may be continued in use throughout Epiphany. Circumcision. 19. O HAPPY day when first was poured Scarce entered on this world of woe, Beneath the knife behold the Child, LORD, circumcise our hearts we pray, Thy Name, Thy likeness may they bear! Epiphany. 20. HAIL, Thou source of ev'ry blessing, Gratefully we bend before Thee, In Thy Church obtain a place; Now, by faith, behold Thy glory, Praise Thy truth, and sing Thy grace. Hail, Thou ever blessed SAVIOUR! Gentiles now their off'rings bring; In Thy temple seek Thy favour; Worship Thee their LORD and King. May we all, sincere in spirit, Live devoted to Thy praise; Glorious realms of bliss inherit; Grateful anthems ever raise. 21. SONS of men, behold from far! Nations all, remote and near, There behold the day-spring rise Sing, ye morning stars, again; D |