Deum de Deo; Lumen de Lumine, Gestant puellae viscera Deum Verum, Genitum, non factum: Venite, adoremus Dominum. Ergo Qui natus Die hodierna, Iesu, Tibi sit gloria: Patris Aeterni Verbum Caro factum! Venite, adoremus Dominum. A priceless legacy from the Latin Church and one of the most popular of Christmas hymns. It has been translated into at least 125 languages. The origin of the text and tune is obscure. The original poem may have been German or French of the 17th or 18th century. From the lengthy (and on the whole profitless) discussions of the possible origins of the hymn, it may be concluded that the hymn and tune came into use together, in the services of the Roman Church, during the first part of the 18th century; that they were circulated first in manuscript form and later appeared in print, the earliest known book containing them being a small volume, _An Essay on the Church Plain Chant_, published in London, 1782. Nothing definite can be stated as to the authors of either words or music. The translation was made in 1841 by Frederick Oakeley, 1802-80, Church of England minister who later joined the Roman Catholics. _MUSIC._ ADESTE FIDELES belongs by long association to this hymn, its name being derived from the first words of the Latin. It is also widely used with “How firm a foundation.” The present arrangement is credited to Vincent Novello, organist in the Portuguese Chapel in London about 1785. 81. Angels from the realms of glory _James Montgomery_, 1771-1854 A graceful lyric presenting to the imagination a series of pictures—the Angels, the Shepherds, the Wise Men, and the Saints who like Simeon and Anna, were waiting for the consolation of Israel. The fourth verse is reminiscent of the prophetic words of Malachi: “The Lord whom ye seek shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant whom ye delight in: behold he shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts” (3:1). It is widely used for the Christmas season. For comments on James Montgomery see Hymn 62. _MUSIC._ REGENT SQUARE is a jubilant, vigorous tune, composed for the English _Presbyterian Hymnal_ of 1867 in which it was set to Bonar’s hymn, “Glory be to God the Father.” The composer, Henry Smart, 1813-79, studied law for four years and then decided to become a musician. Though he had little formal musical training, he became a great organist, composer, and conductor. He became totally blind by 1865, but, being a capable improviser, and possessing a keen memory, he was able to continue as an organist. He did much for the cause of good music in the church. For further comments on Smart see Hymn 46. 82. Angels we have heard on high _Bishop Chadwick_ A popular carol of French origin, sung first in England by the Westminster Abbey Choir and for that reason it is sometimes called the “Westminster Carol.” No information has been traced concerning Bishop Chadwick.