Angels We Have Heard On High
Randy Travis (Holiday) Lyrics
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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]
The lyrics of this Randy Travis song, "Angels We Have Heard on High," are a poetic and moving retelling of the Christmas story. The first verse lays out the scene of the shepherds in the fields hearing angels singing from above, their joyous song echoing off the nearby mountains. The image is one of wonder and awe, as the humble shepherds are witness to a miraculous event.
The chorus is a simple yet profound declaration of praise, "Gloria in excelsis Deo," or "Glory to God in the highest." It's a statement that sums up the entire Christmas story, that the birth of Jesus is an event that deserves the highest praise and honor. The second verse invites listeners to travel to Bethlehem and see the newborn Savior, encouraging them to join in worshipping Christ on bended knee as the angels did.
The song's message is one of hope and joy, emphasizing the importance of embracing the miracle of Christ's birth and praising God for it. It encourages listeners to take part in the story and share in the wonder and beauty of the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have on heard high
We have heard angels singing in high places
Sweetly singing ore the plains
Their singing is sweet and it echoes over the plains
And the mountains in reply
The mountains are echoing the angels' songs in response
Echoing their joyous strains
The echoes of the mountains are filled with joy and happiness too
Come to Bethlehem and see
Visit Bethlehem to witness for yourself
Him whose birth the angels sing
See the one whom the angels are singing about - the new born baby
Come adore on bended knee
Come down on your knees to show your worship and respect
Christ the Lord the newborn King
The new born baby is Jesus Christ, who is our Lord and Savior
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR FERRANTE, LOUIS TEICHER
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