The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#83

83. Canticle of God's Glory

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Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to God's people on earth.

Text Information

• First Line: Glory to God in the highest
• Title: Canticle of God's Glory
• Latin Title: Gloria in Excelsis
• Refrain First Line: Glory to God in the highest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:14
  ;
  John 1:29
• Topic: Canticles; Christian Year: Christmas; The Glory of the Triune God: Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and praise; Glory; Gratitude; Morning Prayer
• Source: ICET, rev. ELLC
• Notes: Responsive refrain to reading. See # 82 for a chanted version of this ancient text.

Tune Information

• Name: [Glory to God in the highest]
• Composer: Alexander Peloquin, 1918-
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Music © 1972 G.I.A. Publications Inc.