Angels We Have Heard on High
Discover the Divine Story: Angels' Revelations
Lyrics
Angels we have heard on high
Acknowledgment of the presence of angels with a focus on the high places.
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
Describing the angels singing melodiously over the open fields.
And the mountains in reply
Noting the mountains' response, echoing the joyous sounds of the angels.
Echoing their joyous strains
Continuation of the description of the mountains echoing the angels' joyful songs.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Questioning the shepherds about the cause of their jubilation.
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Asking why the shepherds are prolonging their joyous songs.
What the gladsome tidings be
Inquiring about the joyful news that inspires the heavenly song of the shepherds.
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Asking the shepherds to share the tidings that inspire their song.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Uttering "Gloria in excelsis Deo," expressing praise to God in the highest.
Come to Bethlehem and see
Invitation to go to Bethlehem and witness the birth of the Savior announced by angels.
Him whose birth the angels sing
Referring to the newborn whose birth is celebrated by the angels.
Come adore on bended knee
Encouraging adoration on bended knee for Christ the Lord.
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Identifying Christ as the newborn King to be adored.
Halleluja
Praising with "Halleluja," expressing reverence and adoration.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Repeating "Gloria in excelsis Deo," continuing the praise to God in the highest.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Repeating "Gloria in excelsis Deo," emphasizing the elevated praise to God.
See Him in a manger laid
Directing attention to the scene of Jesus laid in a manger.
Jesus, Lord of Heaven and Earth
Identifying Jesus as the Lord of Heaven and Earth.
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
Calling on Mary and Joseph for assistance in acknowledging the Savior's birth.
Sing with us our Saviour's birth
Encouraging everyone to sing together about the Savior's birth.
Gloria
Expressing "Gloria," repeating the praise to God.
Gloria
Repeating "Gloria," reinforcing the theme of praising God.
In excelsis Deo
Repeating "In excelsis Deo," emphasizing the exalted praise to God.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Repeating "Gloria in excelsis Deo," continuing the elevated praise to God.
In excelsis Deo
Repeating "In excelsis Deo," underscoring the exalted nature of the praise.
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