Angels we have heard on high,
Sweetly singing over the plains,
And the mountains, in reply,
Echoing their joyful strains.
Glo... ria in excelsis Deo (2)
Shepherds, why this jubilee ?
Why your joyful strains prolong ?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song ?
Glo... ria in excelsis Deo (2)
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing,
Come adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the newborn king.
Glo... ria in excelsis Deo (2)
See Him in a manger laid,
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary Joseph, lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise
Glo... ria in excelsis Deo (2)