
Author: James Chadwick, 1813-1882 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #236 (2015) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Gloria, in excelis 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 angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While we raise our hearts in love. [Refrain]
Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph; The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High