Gloria
Capella Gregoriana Lyrics

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Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled

Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim

Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
To the new born King
To the new born King

In Excelsis Deo
Gloria
In Excelsis Deo

Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled

Oh, joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
To the new born King
To the new born King

In Excelsis Deo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Capella Gregoriana's "Gloria" depict the story of Jesus' birth and the joyous celebration that follows. The song begins by calling out to the angels, heralding the news of the birth of the new king. The lyrics describe how the birth of Jesus will bring peace on earth and heal the divide between God and humanity. The chorus repeats the phrase "glory to the new born king" several times, emphasizing the significance of this event and the joyous feelings it inspires in people.

The second verse of the song calls upon people from all nations to rise up and join in the celebration of Jesus' birth. The angels are described as proclaiming the news of Christ's birth, and everyone is invited to take part in the jubilant festivities. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, emphasizing once again the glory and importance of this momentous occasion.

Overall, the lyrics of "Gloria" celebrate the birth of Jesus and the joy it brings to people all over the world. It calls upon everyone to join in the celebration and bask in the glory of this new king who will bring peace and reconciliation to the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The divine messengers are singing

Glory to the new born King
Praise the recently born King

Peace on earth and mercy mild
Calm and gentleness are bestowed upon the world

God and sinners reconciled
Divinity and wrongdoers are brought back together

Joyful all ye nations rise
All nations rejoice with delight

Join the triumph of the skies
Join the chorus of the heavens' triumph

With angelic host proclaim
Announce with a choir of angels

Christ is born in Bethlehem
Christ has been born in Bethlehem

To the new born King
To the recently born King

In Excelsis Deo
In the highest to God

Gloria
Glory