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Angels We Have Heard On High
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Angels we have heard on high,
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria...
Chorus:
Shepherd why this jubilee,
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be,
Which inspire your heavenly song
The lyrics to Angels We Have Heard on High describe the miraculous appearance of angels who sing joyously over the plains and mountains. The first verse sets the scene for the listener, describing the experience of hearing the angels sing. The line "sweetly singing o'er the plains" conjures up an image of peaceful pastures, while "and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains" suggests that even the natural world is responding to the heavenly music. The chorus "Gloria, In Excelsius Deo" is a Latin phrase that translates to "glory to God in the highest." This is an exultant expression of joy and gratitude to a higher power.
The second verse introduces the shepherd who is hearing this heavenly music and asks them why they are so jubilant. The line "why your joyous strains prolong" suggests that he has heard their singing for some time and is curious as to what could inspire such intense emotion. The shepherd asks "what the gladsome tidings be" which means "what happy news is this?" This line is urging the angels to share their message, as it appears to be transformative in some way. The adjectival phrase "heavenly song" is a powerful one, implying that this music is not just beautiful, but also divinely inspired.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard the angels up high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
They sing a beautiful tune over the fields
And the mountains in reply
The mountains echo their joyful melody
Echoing their joyous strains.
Repeating their cheerful song
Gloria...
Glory to God in the highest
Chorus: Gloria, In Excelsius Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Shepherd why this jubilee,
Why are the shepherds celebrating
Why your joyous strains prolong
Why are you singing happily for so long
What the gladsome tidings be,
What is the good news that makes you happy
Which inspire your heavenly song
What motivates you to sing this divine tune
Contributed by Madelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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