Angels We Have Heard On High
Aretha Franklin (Holiday) Lyrics
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Sweetly singing o'er the plain
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their sweet refrain
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Christ, whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
See Him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
While our hearts in love we praise
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
In excelsis Deo
In excelsis Deo
Merry Christmas
From the Franklin's to all of you
The lyrics to "Angels We Have Heard on High" is a beautiful and joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with the image of angels singing sweetly over the plain and the mountains echoing their song. It is a stunning and breathtaking scene that emphasizes the significance and importance of Jesus Christ's birth. The repetition of the Gloria in excelsis Deo emphasizes the praise and worship that is due to this miraculous event.
The next verse encourages listeners to come to Bethlehem and see the Christ child, whose birth the angels sing. It is a call to action, an invitation to witness the beauty and wonder of Jesus Christ's birth. The third verse speaks of seeing the baby Jesus in a manger, who is praised by the choirs of angels. Mary and Joseph are called to lend their aid, while our hearts are in love we praise. This reference to Mary and Joseph is a reminder of the humble beginnings of Jesus Christ's story.
Overall, "Angels We Have Heard on High" is a beautiful and expressive hymn that highlights the awe-inspiring event of Jesus Christ's birth. It is not just a celebration of a historical event, but a joyous song of praise and worship to the newborn King.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard the angels singing high up in the sky
Sweetly singing o'er the plain
The angels are singing sweetly above the fields
And the mountains in reply
The mountains are responding to the angels' song
Echoing their sweet refrain
The mountains are echoing the angels' beautiful melody
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Come to Bethlehem and see
Come to Bethlehem and witness for yourself
Christ, whose birth the angels sing
The angels are singing about the birth of Christ
Come adore on bended knee
Kneel down and worship Christ
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King
Christ is the Lord and new King who has been born
See Him in a manger laid
Look at Him lying in a manger
Whom the choirs of angels praise
The choirs of angels are praising Him
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
Mary and Joseph, please help
While our hearts in love we praise
Our hearts are praising with love
In excelsis Deo
In the highest to God
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a joyful Christmas
From the Franklin's to all of you
This message of good wishes is sent by the Franklins to all of you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . DP, DAVID T. CLYDESDALE
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