Angels We Have Heard On High
Revel in the Angelic Melody: Unveiling the Message of Birth and Joy
Lyrics
Angels we have heard on high
Referring to the angels whose presence has been heard from above
Singing sweetly through the night
Describing the angels singing melodiously during the night
And the mountains in reply
Mountains responding to the angelic singing with joy
Echoing their brave delight
Mountains echoing the delight expressed by the angels
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Questioning the shepherds about the cause of their celebration
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 or sight witnessed by the shepherds
What glad tiding did you hear?
Asking about the good news or message that brought joy to the shepherds
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Latin phrase meaning "Glory to God in the highest"
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Repetition of the proclamation of glory to God in the highest
Come to Bethlehem and see
Invitation to go to Bethlehem and witness the event
Him Whose birth the angels sing
Encouraging the observer to see the newborn whose birth is celebrated by angels
Come, adore on bended knee
Encouraging adoration of the newborn while kneeling
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King
Identifying the newborn as Christ, the Lord and King
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Reiteration of the proclamation of glory to God in the highest
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Repeated declaration of glory to God in the highest
See Him in a manger laid
Encouraging the observer to see the newborn in a humble manger
Who the angels praise above
Highlighting the angels' praise for the newborn
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
Addressing Mary and Joseph, asking for their assistance
While we raise our hearts in love
Expressing love while lifting hearts in admiration
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Reiteration of the proclamation of glory to God in the highest
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Repeated declaration of glory to God in the highest
In Excelsis Deo
Further emphasis on glory to God in the highest
In Excelsis Deo
Repetition, continuing the emphasis on glory to God in the highest
In Excelsis Deo
Reiteration, emphasizing once again glory to God in the highest
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