Gloria in excelsis deo
Rundfunk Jugendchor Wernigerode Lyrics

The Rundfunk-Kinderchor Berlin's song "Gloria in excelsis Deo" is a joyous and celebratory hymn that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. As the song begins, the choir sings about the jubilant songs that are being sung in honor of this miraculous event. The echo of the choir's singing reverberates off of the surrounding mountains, emphasizing the grandeur of the occasion. The refrain "Gloria in excelsis Deo" translates to "Glory to God in the highest," further emphasizing the praise and adoration being given to God in this moment.

The second verse of the song addresses the shepherds who have come to witness the birth of Jesus. The choir asks the shepherds about the reason for their singing and the shepherds joyfully respond that a great victory has been won on this day. The victory they are speaking of is the birth of the Messiah, the long-awaited Savior who has been prophesied about for centuries. The verse ends with the choir and the shepherds joining together in singing the refrain "Gloria in excelsis Deo."

The final verse of the song is a call to all to rejoice in the birth of the Christ child. The choir proclaims that the child has been born and invites everyone to join in a song of thanksgiving that will rise up to Heaven. The final repetition of the refrain "Gloria in excelsis Deo" serves as a powerful culmination of the song, capturing the overwhelming gratitude and joy that is felt by all who have witnessed the miracle of Jesus' birth.