Angels We Have Heard on High
101 Strings Orchestra and Chorus Lyrics
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Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
[Chorus]
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
[Chorus]
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Angels We Have Heard On High" tell the story of the shepherd's encounter with angels who sing in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse describes the heavenly hosts singing over the fields and the beautiful echoes of the mountains in response. The refrain repeats the phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo," which means "Glory to God in the highest," emphasizing the magnitude of the occasion.
The second verse directs the shepherds to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Jesus. The shepherds are asked why they celebrate and what inspired their joyous songs, to which the refrain of "Gloria in excelsis Deo" is repeated again. The final verse implores listeners to come to Bethlehem and worship on bended knee the newborn King, echoing the adoration and homage by both the angels and the shepherds.
Overall, "Angels We Have Heard On High" is a hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Christ. The lyrics showcase the rejoicing of the angels and the shepherds, who spread the word about the birth of the King. The hymn encourages us to join together in worship with them and honor the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels singing loudly and beautifully above us
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
Their singing is so gentle and melodious that it spreads over the open fields
And the mountains in reply
The mountains echo back with their own happy sound
Echos in their joyous strains
Repeating the angel's cheerful tune
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
Glory in the highest, praise be to God
In excelsis Deo!
This is the message the angels are singing
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Shepherds, why are you so happy and joyful?
Why your gladtime strain prolong?
What has caused you to continue singing happily for so long?
Say what may the tidings be?
Please tell us what news you have received
Which inspire your heavenly song?
That has inspired your angelic tune?
Come to Bethl'em, come and see
Come to Bethlehem and see
Whose birth the angels sing
The angel's song is about the newborn baby
Come, adore on bended knee
Kneel and worship him
The infant Christ, the newborn King
This is the newborn King, the baby Jesus
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LoveTheOConnor
Wonderful, Jim! I love both of these songs, and your video is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing, this brightened my day! Have a terrific week, my friend :))
nipstertunes
So glad you liked it Heather and that it brightened your day a little. I love those songs too. Thank you so much for watching and for your comments. They have brightened my day! Hoping that you have a terrific week too.
Jim
Aemilia Carol PhoneTube
I love this song
Brodiger
0:23 is the best part