
Hymnal: RitualSong #504 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be,
Which inspire your heav'nly song. [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come adore, on bended knee,
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
4 See him in a manger laid,
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain] Topics: Angels; Christmas; Mary, Mother of God Scripture: Luke 2:13-18 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High