Angels We Have Heard on High
Celestial Revelry: Unveiling the Joyous Message in 'Angels We Have Heard on High'
Lyrics
Angels we have heard on high
Refers to the experience of hearing angels in a high place or heaven.
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
Describes the angels singing sweetly over open fields or plains.
And the mountains in reply
Mentions the mountains responding to the angels' joyous singing.
Echoing their joyous strains
Describes the mountains echoing the joyful melodies of the angels.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Latin for "Glory to God in the highest." Expresses praise to God.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Asks the shepherds why they are celebrating with such joy.
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Questions why the shepherds continue their joyful celebration.
What the gladsome tidings be
Asks about the happy news that is inspiring the heavenly song of the shepherds.
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Inquires about the source of inspiration for the shepherds' heavenly song.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Repeats "Glory to God in the highest" as a continuation of praise to God.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Repeats "Glory to God in the highest" for emphasis and continued praise.
Come to Bethlehem and see
Invites others to come to Bethlehem and witness the birth of Jesus.
Him whose birth the angels sing
Points to the baby whose birth is celebrated by the angels' song.
Come adore on bended knee
Encourages people to come and worship Christ the Lord on bended knee.
Christ the Lord the newborn King
Identifies Jesus as the newborn King, worthy of adoration.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Reiterates "Glory to God in the highest" in continued praise and celebration.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Repeats "Glory to God in the highest" as a reaffirmation of praise.
See him in a manger laid
Directs attention to the scene of Jesus lying in a manger.
Whom the choirs are the angels play
Mentions the angels playing choirs for the baby in the manger.
Mary, Joseph lend your aid
Addresses Mary and Joseph, asking for their assistance.
Why our heard seem loved the rain
Questions why the hearts of the witnesses seem to be touched or affected like rain.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Repeats "Glory to God in the highest" for a final declaration of praise.
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Reiterates "Glory to God in the highest" as a concluding statement of praise.
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