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Angels We Have Heard on High
Author: Earl Marlatt; John J. Overholt Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 251 hymnals Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Topics: Children's Hymns for Children; Christ Birth of; liturgical Opening Hymns Used With Tune: [Angels we have heard on high] Text Sources: Traditional French carol; Traditional French carol, 18th cent.
Angels We Have Heard on High
[Angels we have heard on high]
Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Tune Key: F Major or modal Used With Text: Angels We Have Heard on High
[Angels we have heard on high]
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #136 (1980) 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
Echoing their joyous strains.
Chorus:
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? (Chorus)
3 Come to Bethlehem, and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King. (Chorus)
4 See within a manger laid
Jesus, Lord of heav'n and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With us sing our Savior's birth. (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Advent and Birth Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: [Angels we have heard on high]
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #173 (1957) 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.
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. Topics: Songs Suitable for Juniors; Jesus' Birth; Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: [Angels we have heard on high]
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #206 (1989) 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 within a manger laid
Jesus, Lord of heav'n and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With us sing our Savior's birth. (Refrain)
Topics: Jesus Christ Birth Languages: English Tune Title: [Angels we have heard on high]
Angels We Have Heard on High
George P. Simmonds
1890 - 1991 Person Name: George P. Simmonds, 1890-1991 Translator of "Angels We Have Heard on High (Ángeles cantando están)" in Santo, Santo, Santo Used pseudonyms G Paul S., J. Paul Simon, and J. Pablo Símon
George P. Simmonds
John J. Overholt
1918 - 2000 Alterer of "Angel Hosts Were Heard on High" in The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 John J. Overholt was born to an Amish family of limited means in the state of Ohio in 1918. As a child he was soon introduced to his father's personal collection of gospel songs and hymns, which was to have a marked influence on his later life. With his twin brother Joe, he early was exposed to the Amish-Mennonite tradition hymn-singing and praising worship.
An early career in Christian service led to a two-year period of relief work in the country of Poland following World War II. During that interim he began to gather many European songs and hymns as a personal hobby, not realizing that these selections would become invaluable to The Christian Hymnary which was begun in 1960 and completed twelve years later in 1972, with a compilation of 1000 songs, hymns and chorales. (The largest Menn. hymnal).
A second hymnal was begun simultaneously in the German language entitled Erweckungs Lieder Nr.1 which was brought to completion in 1986. This hymnal has a total of 200 selections with a small addendum of English hymns.
Mr. Overholt married in 1965 to an accomplished soprano Vera Marie Sommers, who was not to be outdone by her husband's creativity and compiled a hymnal of 156 selections entitled Be Glad and Sing, directed to children and youth and first printed in 1986.
During this later career of hymn publishing, Mr. Overholt also found time for Gospel team work throughout Europe. At this writing he is preparing for a 5th consecutive tour which he arranges and guides. The countries visited will be Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, Poland, USSR and Romania.
Mr. Overholt was called to the Christian ministry in 1957 and resides at Sarasota, Florida where he is co-minister of a Beachy Amish-Mennonite Church.
Five children were born to this family and all enjoy worship in song.
--Letter from Hannah Joanna Overholt to Mary Louise VanDyke, 10 October 1990, DNAH Archives. Photo enclosed.
John J. Overholt
Henri F. Hemy
1818 - 1888 Person Name: H. F. Hemy Translator of "Angels We Have Heard on High" in Evangelical Lutheran Worship Henri F. Hemy, born in the United Kingdom. Hemy spent time at sea as a young man, emigrating to Australia in 1850 with his family. Unable to make a decent living in Melbourne, he returned to Newcastle England. He was organist at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle, later teaching professor of music at Tynemouth and at St. Cuthbert's College in Durham. He was pianist to Lord Ravensworth, Music Director of Ushaw College, and his orchestra played at fashionable venues in the region. He sang baritone as well. He composed waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and galops. 3 music works: Easy Hymn Tunes for Catholic Schools; Royal Modern Tutor for Pianoforte; Crown of Jesus. He was active in local politics and published a manifesto in the daily newspaper. He lost a ward election. He also painted artwork. He set most of Longfellow's works to music.
John Perry
Henri F. Hemy
