Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o’er Ukraine’s land,
Where the battle cries still echo,
And the prayers for peace still stand:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

Shepherds, in the fields now trembling,
Watching as the war clouds rise,
Still in faith, their hearts assembling,
Looking to the distant skies:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

Sages, leave your contemplation,
Bringing gifts of gold and frankincense,
In the shadow of war’s desperation,
Pray for peace, for strength, for providence:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

In Ukraine, the skies are darkened,
As bombs and cries of sorrow rise,
Yet hope remains, as hearts unbroken,
Stand resilient beneath winter skies:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

“Blessed are those who seek for justice,”
Jesus’ voice still calls today,
“Love your neighbour as yourself,”
As we seek peace this Christmas day:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

Angels, raise your voices higher,
Sing of peace, of hope restored,
May the Light that shines in darkness
Guide us to the Prince of Peace, our Lord:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King.

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3 of 25 Christmas carols with revised lyrics for Advent & Christmas Day reflections 2024, can be sung to the relevant tune.

Full disclosure, ChatGPT has been utilised in the developing of this revised version of Angels from the Realms of Glory which touches on current affairs with reference to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while incorporating biblical quotes by or about Jesus (Matthew 5:9, Matthew 22:39, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:6). The hope is that, amidst the division and suffering, a message of peace, justice, hope and reconciliation remains.