Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyus strains
Come to Bethlehem and see
(Gloria O sing Gloria)
Him whose birth the angels sing
(Gloria O sing Gloria)
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord the newborn king
Gloria O Gloria in excelsis Deo (x4)
Angels we have heard on high
(Gloria O sing Gloria)
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
(Gloria O sing Gloria)
Jesus Lord of heav'n and earth
With us sing our Savior's birth
Gloria O Gloria in exelsis Deo (x8)
Alleluia
The lyrics to Michael W. Smith's song 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' are filled with the message of Christmas. The first stanza describes the joyful news that the angels are singing over the plains and mountains in response. The phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo" is repeated several times and serves as a celebratory cry that gives praise to God.
The second stanza invites the listener to come to Bethlehem and see the birth of the Savior whom the angels were singing about. The third stanza urges the listener to come adore Christ, the Lord, on bended knee as the newborn king. The final stanza repeats the first stanza, emphasizing the message of Christ's birth and the joyous celebration of the angels.
In summary, the song is a call to pay attention to the miracle of Christ's birth and to join in the celebration with the angels who announced it.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels singing joyfully.
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
Their singing is sweet and fills the air.
And the mountains in reply
The mountains echo the joyous singing of the angels.
Echo back their joyous strains
The mountains echo the joyful songs of the angels.
Gloria O Gloria in excelsis Deo (x4)
Glory to God in the highest.
Come to Bethlehem and see
We are invited to visit Bethlehem.
(Gloria O sing Gloria)
We continue to give glory to God for His greatness.
Him whose birth the angels sing
We are invited to see the one whose birth the angels are praising.
Come adore on bended knee
We are invited to worship the newborn king in humility.
Christ the Lord the newborn king
The baby born in Bethlehem is the Lord and the King.
Angels we have heard on high
We continue to hear the joyful singing of angels.
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
The angels continue to sing sweetly over the plains.
Jesus Lord of heav'n and earth
The baby born in Bethlehem is Jesus, the Lord of heaven and earth.
With us sing our Savior's birth
We join with the angels to sing praises for the birth of our Savior.
Gloria O Gloria in exelsis Deo (x8)
We continue to give glory to God in the highest for His greatness.
Alleluia
Praise the Lord!
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!