Angels We Have Heard On High
Christmas Carols Lyrics
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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:
Gloria In Excelsius Deo
Shepherd why this jubilee
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
The lyrics of the song 'Angels We Have Heard On High' is quite symbolic as it narrates the acoustic story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song carves an image in one's mind about a group of shepherds who heard angels singing over the skies announcing the arrival of the son of God. There is a sense of joy in the song as the shepherds feel overwhelmed and elated by the news of the birth of Jesus. The song also highlights the echo of the mountains in response to the singing of the angels.
In the second verse, the shepherds are seen asking why they should be jubilant and prolong their songs, to which the angels give them glad tidings about the birth of Jesus Christ. Through this verse, the song emphasizes the significance of the arrival of Jesus Christ on the earth, which is a moment of immense joy and celebration. In the end, the chorus 'Gloria In Excelsius Deo' signifies the glory of God, and it echoes the excitement and celebration of the news of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels singing a song from above
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
Their singing was gentle and pleasant and echoed throughout the flat lands below
And the mountains in reply
The mountains resounded with an echo of the angels' song
Echoing their joyous strains
The echoing sounds of the mountain's reply added to the angels' happy singing
Gloria...
The chorus of the song is "Gloria In Excelsius Deo" which means Glory to God in the highest
Shepherd why this jubilee
The shepherds were surprised by the sudden celebration
Why your joyous strains prolong
Why were they singing and why did it continue for so long?
What the gladsome tidings be
What was the good news that brought such happiness?
Which inspire your heavenly song?
What was the inspiration behind the angels' joyful singing?
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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