1 Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains;
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your rapturous strain prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
3 Come to Bethlehem, and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come adore on bended knee,
Christ, the Lord, our new-born King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Angels we have heard on high |
Title: | Angels We Have Heard on High |
Refrain First Line: | Gloria in excelsis Deo |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1957 |
Topic: | Songs Suitable for Juniors; Jesus' Birth; Christmas |
Source: | Translated |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [Angels we have heard on high] |
Key: | G Major |
Source: | Old French Melody |