Author: B. E. W. Meter: 8.11.8.11 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 First Line: "Glory to God in the highest!" Refrain First Line: “Glory to God in the highest! Lyrics: 1 “Glory to God in the highest!”
Said the angels to the shepherds on the plain;
Singing with music the sweetest,
Christ has come, a Savior evermore to reign.
Refrain:
“Glory to God in the highest!
Peace on earth, good will to men”;
Let angels join the chorus,
And help to praise His name.
2 Glory to God in the highest!
Let its joyful melodies reach every land;
Christ, our Redeemer, the greatest,
Has appeared to save from sin by His right hand. [Refrain]
3 Glory to God in the highest!
For His mercy and His goodness unto all;
Oh, for His love! ’tis the deepest
Ever shown to sinful mortals on this ball. [Refrain]
4 Glory to God in the highest!
For this wondrous plan of pardon through His blood;
How blest to know His forgiveness,
Granting full salvation through the grace of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Glory to God in the highest!] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Glory_to_God_in_the_Highest); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (119); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (428)
Glory to God in the Highest!