Angels We Have Heard on High
Unveiling Heavenly Joy: Angels' Melody Reveals Birth of the Newborn King
Lyrics
Angels we have heard on high,
Reference to hearing angels in the sky.
Singing sweetly through the night,
Describing the angels singing sweetly during the night.
And the mountains in reply
Mountains echoing in response to the angels' joyful proclamation.
Echoing their brave delight.
The mountains reflect the angels' delight.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Latin for "Glory to God in the highest," expressing praise and adoration.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Repetition of the Gloria, emphasizing the divine glory.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Questioning the shepherds about the cause for their jubilation.
Why these songs of happy cheer?
Asking why the shepherds are singing joyful songs.
What great brightness did you see?
Inquiring about the extraordinary brightness witnessed by the shepherds.
What glad tiding did you hear?
Questioning the glad tidings or good news heard by the shepherds.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Reiteration of "Glory to God in the highest," emphasizing the divine message.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Repeating the Gloria, emphasizing the importance of the divine announcement.
Come to Bethlehem and see
Invitation to go to Bethlehem and witness the birth of the proclaimed Christ.
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Describing the baby whose birth is celebrated by the angels.
Come, adore on bended knee
Encouraging adoration of Christ on bended knee.
Christ, the Lord, the new-born King.
Identifying Christ as the Lord and the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Reiteration of "Glory to God in the highest," emphasizing the divine glory.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Repeating the Gloria, underscoring the significance of Christ's birth.
See him in a manger laid
Directing attention to the baby in a manger, praised by angels above.
Whom the angels praise above;
Describing the baby in the manger whom the angels honor.
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
Calling for assistance from Mary and Joseph while expressing love.
While we raise our hearts in love.
Expressing a collective raising of hearts in love.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Reiteration of "Glory to God in the highest," emphasizing continued praise.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Repeating the Gloria, maintaining the focus on divine glory.
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