Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #155 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high
sweetly singing o'er the plains,
and the mountains in reply
echoing their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be,
Which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ, who comes in lowly birth.
Come, adore on bended knee
Jesus, joy of heav'n and earth. [Refrain]
4 See within a manger laid,
Christ, whom choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain] Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Descants; God: Glory; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High