With smooth vocals, thought-provoking lyrics, and guitar work inspired by the likes of George Benson, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn-and well versed in Jazz influences, Raymond Gregory writes songs from the heart.
Glória
Raymond Gregory Lyrics
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Sweetly singing ore the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Christ whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord the newborn King
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God, glory to God
Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God, glory to God
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Glory to God in the highest
The lyrics to Raymond Gregory's song "Gloria" are a retelling of the Nativity story. It starts with the angels announcing the birth of Jesus by singing joyfully over the plains and the mountains. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is "Gloria in excelsis Deo," which means "Glory to God in the highest." The second verse invites the listener to come and see the newborn King in Bethlehem and adore Him on bended knee. The final chorus again praises God, affirming "Glory to God in the highest."
The song "Gloria" is a Christmas hymn that dates back to the early Middle Ages. Its original Latin lyrics were part of the order of the Mass and were first recorded in an 11th-century manuscript. Over the centuries, many composers have set the words to music, resulting in various adaptations and translations. Raymond Gregory's version is a modernized retelling that combines traditional and contemporary elements.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have on heard high
We hear the angels singing loudly
Sweetly singing ore the plains
Their singing is beautiful and fills the countryside
And the mountains in reply
The mountains answer back with echoes
Echoing their joyous strains
The mountains are echoing the angels' happy songs
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
We sing praise to God in the highest
Come to Bethlehem and see
Everyone is invited to go to Bethlehem to witness an important event
Christ whose birth the angels sing
The angels are rejoicing because Christ has been born
Come adore on bended knee
We should worship and honor Christ with humility
Christ the Lord the newborn King
Jesus is now the ruler and savior of the world
Glory to God, glory to God
We continue to give all the glory to God
Glory to God in the highest
God deserves our highest praise
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
We sing praise to God in the highest
Glory to God in the highest
Our praise continues to go up to God on high
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.