Angels We Have Heard on High
Randy Travis Lyrics


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Angels we have on heard high
Sweetly singing ore the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains

[Chorus]
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo

Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord the newborn King





[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Randy Travis's song Angels We Have Heard On High describe the joyous time of Jesus' birth and the celebration among the angels in heaven, singing and echoing their praise as they announce the birth of the Savior. The opening verse speaks of the angels' chorus, heard high in the sky and sweetly singing across the plains. The natural response of the world around them is to echo the joyous refrain, with the mountains themselves ringing with the echoes of the angels' song.


The chorus of the song repeats the Latin phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo," which translates to "Glory to God in the highest," expressing the awe and reverence felt by the angels and all who celebrate the miraculous event of Christ's birth. The second verse calls upon listeners to come to Bethlehem and witness the birth of the newborn King, whose arrival is heralded by the heavenly choir. The final chorus reaffirms this message of praise and adoration for the Savior, with the repetition underscoring the importance and magnitude of the event.


Overall, the lyrics to Angels We Have Heard On High paint a picture of the joy and wonder surrounding the birth of Jesus, with the angels' song serving as a beautiful and fitting tribute to the arrival of the Messiah.


Line by Line Meaning

Angels we have on heard high
We have heard heavenly angels singing loudly


Sweetly singing ore the plains
The angels sing pleasantly over the fields


And the mountains in reply
Even the mountains respond with echoes to the joyous songs of the angels


Echoing their joyous strains
The mountains are echoing the angel's happy melodies


Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest


Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest


Come to Bethlehem and see
Let us visit Bethlehem to witness the scene


Him whose birth the angels sing
We will see the child that the angels are singing about


Come adore on bended knee
We should kneel and worship the newborn King


Christ the Lord the newborn King
The newborn is Christ the Lord, King of all


Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest


Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR FERRANTE, LOUIS TEICHER

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