
Author: Earl Marlatt Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #89 (1957) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high,
Singing sweetly through the night,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their brave delight.
Refrain:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why these songs of happy cheer?
What great brightness did you see?
What glad tidings did you hear? [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 angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While we raise our hearts in love. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Birth Scripture: Luke 2:7-16 Tune Title: IRIS
Angels We Have Heard on High