Gloria in excelsis deo
Die Priester Lyrics
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Stimmen an ein himmlisch Lied
Und im Widerhall erklingen auch die Berge jauchzend mit
Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria in excelsis deo
Sagt mir, Hirten, wem die Freude
Wem das Lied der Engel gilt!
Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria in excelsis deo
Hirten, nun verlasst die Herden
Stimmt ins Lied der Engel ein
Dass die Lüfte tönend werden
Von dem Klange der Schalmei′n
Gloria in excelsis deo
Gloria in excelsis deo
The lyrics to Die Priester's song Gloria In Excelsis Deo tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of shepherds in the fields. The opening lines describe how the angels sing praises to God in the heavens and their voices are echoed by the mountains, providing a celestial grandeur and spiritual energy to the event. The lines "Gloria in excelsis deo" are a Latin phrase meaning "glory to God in the highest," which is a common hymn sung in churches during Christmas and Easter.
The song continues by asking the shepherds who the joy and angelic song is for. Is a king coming to bring about this much jubilation? The shepherds are then invited to join in the singing and playing of their musical instruments, so that the sounds can fill the air and create a festive atmosphere. Ultimately, the song serves to remind the listener of the true meaning and purpose of the holiday season - to celebrate the birth of the savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Engel auf den Feldern singen
Angels are singing on the fields
Stimmen an ein himmlisch Lied
Voices sing a heavenly song
Und im Widerhall erklingen auch die Berge jauchzend mit
And the mountains echo back with joyous sounds
Gloria in excelsis deo
Glory to God in the highest
Sagt mir, Hirten, wem die Freude
Tell me, shepherds, who is the joy for?
Wem das Lied der Engel gilt!
Who does the song of the angels belong to?
Kommt ein König, dass die Weite so von Jubel ist erfüllt?
Is a king coming to fill the vastness with jubilation?
Gloria in excelsis deo
Glory to God in the highest
Hirten, nun verlasst die Herden
Shepherds, now leave your flocks
Stimmt ins Lied der Engel ein
Join in the song of the angels
Dass die Lüfte tönend werden
So that the air becomes resounding
Von dem Klange der Schalmei′n
With the sound of the pipes
Gloria in excelsis deo
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis deo
Glory to God in the highest
Writer(s): Hemert Van, Hoof Van, Traditional
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.