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Gloria
Hillsong Lyrics
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Sweetly singing ore the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
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 raise
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Hillsong's rendition of "Gloria" is a beautiful song that tells the story of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus Christ, the newborn king. The lyrics speak of the joy of the angels as they sing and proclaim the good news of Christ's birth to the shepherds on the plains and to the mountains.
The chorus of the song repeats the Latin phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo," which means "Glory to God in the highest," a phrase also heard in the traditional Catholic hymn "Angels We Have Heard on High." This phrase is a declaration of praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of salvation that came through Christ's birth.
The second verse invites the listener to come and see Christ, the newborn king, in Bethlehem. The song encourages people to come and adore him, acknowledging his divinity and bending their knees before him.
The final verse speaks of Jesus' humble birth in a manger, where he is praised by the choirs of angels. Mary and Joseph are requested to lend their aid while we raise our hearts in love and adoration of Christ.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and joyful proclamation of the birth of Jesus, inviting people to come and adore him for who he is and what he has done.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have on heard high
We are surrounded by heavenly messengers
Sweetly singing ore the plains
Their melodious voices fill the air
And the mountains in reply
Even the rugged terrain echoes their joy
Echoing their joyous strains
Magnifying the chorus of their rejoicing
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Come to Bethlehem and see
Let us journey to witness this miracle
Christ whose birth the angels sing
The newborn King who is celebrated by celestial beings
Come adore on bended knee
Let us worship Him humbly
Christ the Lord the newborn King
The Messiah, our King, has come
See him in a manger laid
Behold, the Savior lies in a humble feeding trough
Whom the choirs of angels praise
He is the one acclaimed by the heavenly host
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
His earthly parents are called to assist
While our hearts in love we raise
As we offer our adoration
Gloria, in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Writer(s): Autumn Hardman, Harrison John Wood
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@akankshasengupta6091
This song is such a beauty...and I am not even Christian .But Christmas always felt important since I was born on Christmas eve....
@thej-girl11akakawaiisavage41
Akanksha Sengupta wow nice my birthday is on Christmas and HAPPY BIRTHDAY
@susisattler133
Akanksha Sengupta Christmas is extremely important, Akankasha. God is reaching towards u using music. and your soul sounds like it might be responding.
@susisattler133
Akanksha Sengupta utube. dr charles stanley. 'an introduction to jesus'
@jamesogrady6612
Where I live always a White XMAS
@yukinahimeragi25
Same pinch... I feel very lucky indeed
@user-fl2ti6xs5p
I found my new favorite song!
@tastyrecipestravel7041
I love Jesus christ, Amen. Beautiful worship song, I love this song.
@prythal6221
im an atheist and love this song
@Flamingphoenix1923
beautiful this song brings tears to my eyes