Meece often incorporates classical piano works into his songs. "This Time" (from LEARNING TO TRUST) borrows its opening section, bridge and ending tag from Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" (Op. 10, No. 12) in C minor. Similarly, the introductory melody for "You Can Go" (from the album 7) is taken from Bach's Two-Part Invention No. 13 in A Minor (BWV 784) and "Falling Down" (from COUNT THE COST) has its basis in a sonata by Mozart.
His song "We Are the Reason" has been recorded by over 200 other artists and CHRONOLOGY's "Seventy-Times-Seven" peaked at No. 77 in Australia's Top 100 chart. David worked with Canadian Juno Award winner Gino Vannelli for his albums CHRONOLOGY and CANDLE IN THE RAIN.
David and his wife currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.
Gloria
David Meece Lyrics
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Over the hills they heard Him coming
Riding the wind like a distant storm
Louder and louder they could hear it
Sounds of a thousand voices strong
Such a celebration
With all the angels singing as one
There was such a celebration
Filled with elation
Lord of all the ages had come
Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria in excelsis deo
Suddenly flashed a streak of lightning
Lighting the sky like the mid-day sun
Followed a host of angels singing
Glory to God the King has come
Such a celebration
Filled up the heavens
With all the angels singing as one
There was such a celebration
Filled with elation
Lord of all the ages had come
Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria in excelsis deo
The lyrics of David Meece's song Gloria describe the arrival of the Lord, with an overwhelming celebration of heavenly hosts. The opening verse describes the anticipation of the arrival of the Lord, with the sound of the wind carrying the approaching storm. Then, we hear the collective voices of thousands, as the angels declare the "Lord of all the ages had come." This event is so special that it fills up the heavens, and all the angels sang as one voice.
The second verse builds further on this image, with a dramatic flash of lightning followed by a host of angels singing "Glory to God." This soundscape creates a scene so enormous that it is almost beyond human understanding, as every element of nature comes together to celebrate the arrival of the Lord. The chorus, "Gloria in excelsis deo," is a Latin phrase that means "Glory to God in the highest," and it is a traditional hymn of praise.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the hills they heard Him coming
People listened from afar, and they heard the Messiah approaching
Riding the wind like a distant storm
Jesus approached with strength, like a storm on the horizon
Louder and louder they could hear it
The sound of the Messiah's arrival grew more audible with each passing moment
Sounds of a thousand voices strong
A chorus of angels' voices could be heard clearly, singing in unison
Such a celebration
The glorious event being described was a joyous occasion
Filled up the heavens
The voices of the angels filled the entire sky
With all the angels singing as one
Every angel's voice came together harmoniously as a single chorus
There was such a celebration
The occasion was one of great festivity
Filled with elation
The emotion of intense joy filled the hearts of all present
Lord of all the ages had come
The arrival of Christ signaled the triumph of the One who had always been Lord, superior to all ages
Gloria in excelsis deo
Praise be to God in the highest heaven
Suddenly flashed a streak of lightning
A bolt of lightning abruptly brightened the sky
Lighting the sky like the mid-day sun
The illumination created by the lightning was like the brightness of the noonday sun
Followed a host of angels singing
A group of angels appeared and began to sing
Glory to God the King has come
A song offering praise to the Lord, thanking Him for the arrival of His Son
Writer(s): David Meece
Contributed by Alexandra M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Terri Mobley
This album was a true gift from God through David Meece! Love the energy in this worship song!!!
Dr. Tosca Grimm
This whole album was so exceptional . . .I loved it as a kid, but now as an adult musician I really appreciate the genius behind all his songs! Fun to find it again.
Scott Davidsen
Powerful song about the glory, honor, and praise the saints will give to the Lord.
Charity Dell
Years ago, I choreographed this piece for a children's choir I directed. Such a joy to hear it again...and join the "celebration of the ages--the Lord of all the ages had come!" This is effective when done with lights, strobe, and simple dance moves....GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO! The joy really POUNDS at you, and the bass keeps driving it forward...
Thanks @Catcrazy632 for uploading this exuberant song of angelic praise!
Barry Hetherington
One of my all time favorite songs that Paul Leim plays drums on! Powerful, anointed drumming!!! Paul Leim is slammin!!!!!
Hein Smuts
I love this song it moved me.
The Best Music Mix
By FAR his best LP in my humble opinion. :)
STOCKHOLM
I love everything about this album
ehrldawg
Love this song !!
Jon Prepchuk
Still gives me goosebumps