Angels We Have Heard on High
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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 song "Angels We Have Heard On High" is a Christmas carol that captures the essence of the nativity of Jesus Christ. The first verse talks about the angels that were heard singing sweetly over the plains and the mountains echoing with joyous strains. The chorus "Glor-Or-Or-Or-Or-Or, Or-Or-Or-Or-Or, Or-Or-Or-Or-Ria, In Excelsis Deo!" which means "Glory to God in the highest," is a proclamation of the birth of Jesus Christ and an exaltation to God.
The second verse of the lyrics questions the shepherds about their jubilation and asks them to explain the reason for their heavenly song. The third verse encourages people to go to Bethlehem, worship the infant Christ, and adore him on bended knee. The song emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ, his birth as the savior, and the joy it brings to people.
"Angels We Have Heard On High" is a well-known and widely sung Christmas carol all around the world. It was originally written in French as "Les Anges dans nos Campagnes" by an unknown author in the 18th century. It was translated into English by Bishop James Chadwick, a Roman Catholic Bishop in the mid-1800s.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels singing sweetly over the plains.
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
The angels singing were delightful and melodious.
And the mountains in reply
The mountains echoed back in response.
Echos in their joyous strains
The echoes heard were from the joyous songs of the angels.
Glor-or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or, Or-or-or-or-or-ria
Glory to God in the highest.
In excelsis Deo!
Praise be to God on high!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why are the shepherds so full of joy?
Why your gladtime strain prolong?
Why are you extending your joyful song?
Say what may the tidings be?
What is the news that brings such joy?
Which inspire your heavenly song?
What has inspired your heavenly song?
Come to Bethl'em, come and see
Come to Bethlehem and see for yourself.
Whose birth the angels sing
The angels are singing about the birth of someone special.
Come, adore on bended knee
Come and worship, kneel before the newborn king.
The infant Christ, the newborn King
The newborn king is the infant Christ.
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@kaletadin3277
Andrea Bocelli's voice is amazing. To use it to honor our Savior's birth must be very pleasing to God.
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@avagates2039
Indeed
@Muhammadsoyabaktar
Allaah is the first and the last and the manifest and the hidden and Allaah has knowledge of everything - (Quraan 57:3).
God is spirit and his worshippers must worship him in spirit and truth - (Bible Gospel of John 4:24).
Prophet Jesus has sent Prophet Muhammad in Allaah's command - (Quraan 33: 45-46 indirectly and Bible Gospel of John 16: 7,12,13,14).
According to the Quraan also Allaah has given authority to Prophet Jesus to judge at the day of judgement and Prophet Jesus was present with Allaah during the creation of the Universe - (Quraan 21: 29-30 indirectly).
In Quraan 21:29 it is mentioned indirectly that Prophet Jesus will send those Christians to hell who say that Prophet Jesus is also a God besides Allaah.
@stevencooke6451
I'm not really religious or very emotional but this man's voice makes me weep and think maybe there is a God.
@deesballoons9506
Yup!! There is my friend ❤
@barbaracampbell9907
Amen me too
@pcheck62
He is real and He loves you.
@barbaracampbell9907
@@pcheck62 thank you
@saucejohnson9862
I never really believed until I was on my grandpa and aunts death beds. There's a higher energy that science can't explain.