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Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which
being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23
And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud
upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp
trembled. Exodus 19:16
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the
spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of
the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But
with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall
smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:1-4
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to
them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he
shall shut, and none shall open. Isaiah 22:22
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which
being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23
And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud
upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp
trembled. Exodus 19:16
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the
spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of
the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But
with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall
smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:1-4
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to
them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he
shall shut, and none shall open. Isaiah 22:22
James Montgomery - Lyrics
1771-1854
1771-1854
Born: November 4, 1771, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Died: April 30, 1854, Mount, Sheffield, England.
Buried: Sheffield, England. In his memory, a statue was erected in the Sheffield cemetery, a stained glass
window was installed in the parish church, and a public hall was named after him.
Died: April 30, 1854, Mount, Sheffield, England.
Buried: Sheffield, England. In his memory, a statue was erected in the Sheffield cemetery, a stained glass
window was installed in the parish church, and a public hall was named after him.
Henry Thomas Smart - Composer
1813-1879
1813-1879
Born: October 26, 1813, London, England.
Died: July 6, 1879, London, England.
Buried: Hampstead Cemetery, London.
Died: July 6, 1879, London, England.
Buried: Hampstead Cemetery, London.
HYMN HISTORY:
When one recalls important contributors to the development of English hymnody, the names of Isaac Watts,
generally titled the father of English hymnody, and Charles Wesley, provider of approximately 6,500 hymn
texts, are usually acclaimed the most important. Next to these two spiritual leaders, however, it is commonly
agreed by students of hymnology that no writer has made a greater contribution to English hymnody than has
James Montgomery. A foremost authority in hymnology, John Julian, has written.
When one recalls important contributors to the development of English hymnody, the names of Isaac Watts,
generally titled the father of English hymnody, and Charles Wesley, provider of approximately 6,500 hymn
texts, are usually acclaimed the most important. Next to these two spiritual leaders, however, it is commonly
agreed by students of hymnology that no writer has made a greater contribution to English hymnody than has
James Montgomery. A foremost authority in hymnology, John Julian, has written.
Montgomery’s devotional spirit was of the noblest type. With the faith of a strong man he united the
beauty and simplicity of a child. Richly poetic without exuberance, dogmatic without uncharitableness,
tender without sentimentality, elaborate without diffusiveness, richly musical without effort, he has
bequeathed to the church wealth which could only come from true genius and a sanctified heart.
beauty and simplicity of a child. Richly poetic without exuberance, dogmatic without uncharitableness,
tender without sentimentality, elaborate without diffusiveness, richly musical without effort, he has
bequeathed to the church wealth which could only come from true genius and a sanctified heart.
James Montgomery’s parents were Moravian missionaries to the West Indies. While attending a Moravian
seminary in England, young James received word of the sudden death of both of his parents on the mission
field. James left the seminary suddenly and, for a period, lived a life of aimless discouragement. Soon he
became interested in newspaper work and writing. Ate the age of twenty-three he was appointed editor of the
weekly Sheffield Register in London, maintaining this position for the next thirty-one years. In 1825 he gave up
his paper to devote himself solely to literary and philanthropic pursuits, including the promotion of foreign
missions, a cause always dear to his heart. By 1833 his integrity and worth were widely recognized throughout
government as a reward for his many contributions to English society.
“Angels, From the Realms of Glory” first appeared as a poem in Montgomery's newspaper on December 24
1816. Later it was published in a hymnal entitled Montgomery’s Original Hymns and was known as have
acclaimed this as one of the finest Advent hymns.
The composer of this tune, know as “Regent Square,” was Henry Smart, born on October 26,1813, in London,
England. Although largely self-taught, Smart was recognized as one of the finest organist and composers in
the British Isles in his day. He was totally blind for the last fifteen years of his life, yet he continued to play and
write some of his finest music. “Regent Square” was written during this period of blindness. The tune was
composed especially for a hymnal being compiled by Dr. Hamilton, pastor of London’s Regent Square
Presbyterian Church, known as the “Cathedral of Presbyterianism” in London.
seminary in England, young James received word of the sudden death of both of his parents on the mission
field. James left the seminary suddenly and, for a period, lived a life of aimless discouragement. Soon he
became interested in newspaper work and writing. Ate the age of twenty-three he was appointed editor of the
weekly Sheffield Register in London, maintaining this position for the next thirty-one years. In 1825 he gave up
his paper to devote himself solely to literary and philanthropic pursuits, including the promotion of foreign
missions, a cause always dear to his heart. By 1833 his integrity and worth were widely recognized throughout
government as a reward for his many contributions to English society.
“Angels, From the Realms of Glory” first appeared as a poem in Montgomery's newspaper on December 24
1816. Later it was published in a hymnal entitled Montgomery’s Original Hymns and was known as have
acclaimed this as one of the finest Advent hymns.
The composer of this tune, know as “Regent Square,” was Henry Smart, born on October 26,1813, in London,
England. Although largely self-taught, Smart was recognized as one of the finest organist and composers in
the British Isles in his day. He was totally blind for the last fifteen years of his life, yet he continued to play and
write some of his finest music. “Regent Square” was written during this period of blindness. The tune was
composed especially for a hymnal being compiled by Dr. Hamilton, pastor of London’s Regent Square
Presbyterian Church, known as the “Cathedral of Presbyterianism” in London.
| 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Jesus left the splendor of heaven, to suffer the shame of the cross for my sins and yours. I am reminded of a
song whose chorus says, If that isn't love, then heaven is a myth. There's no feeling like this, if that isn't love.
John 3:16 tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." During this Christmas season we as Christians have the
wonderful opportunity to tell others of the Savior who was born in a stable and how by His sinless life and His
death on the cross made a way to have eternal life. Give the gift of life this year by sharing with someone
God's gift to man. We pray that this Christmas your thoughts will be drawn to a greater appreciation to the
sacrifice that Christ made at Calvary. Please visit our Christmas Hymns Page and enjoy the hymns.
Yours in Christ, Tom & Myra
Jesus left the splendor of heaven, to suffer the shame of the cross for my sins and yours. I am reminded of a
song whose chorus says, If that isn't love, then heaven is a myth. There's no feeling like this, if that isn't love.
John 3:16 tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." During this Christmas season we as Christians have the
wonderful opportunity to tell others of the Savior who was born in a stable and how by His sinless life and His
death on the cross made a way to have eternal life. Give the gift of life this year by sharing with someone
God's gift to man. We pray that this Christmas your thoughts will be drawn to a greater appreciation to the
sacrifice that Christ made at Calvary. Please visit our Christmas Hymns Page and enjoy the hymns.
Yours in Christ, Tom & Myra
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 us 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.
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 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.
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 us 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.
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 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.
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