Gloria in excelsis deo
Vmsix Lyrics
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Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
Refrain
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song?
Refrain
See Him in a manger laid,
whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Refrain
The lyrics to Vmsix's song "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" speak of the joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song starts with a reference to the angels who have been heard singing about the birth, their voices resonating throughout the plains and mountains. It paints a picture of the sheer magnificence and awe of the moment, as the angels' joyous strains are echoed by the mountains.
The refrain emphasizes the exaltation of God, with the repeated proclamation of "Gloria in excelsis Deo!" This phrase is Latin for "Glory to God in the highest," and it is a joyful declaration of praise and adoration for the birth of Jesus.
The song then addresses the shepherds who are witnessing this extraordinary event. It questions why they are filled with such jubilee and why they continue to sing their joyous strains. The lyrics ponder the nature of the joyful tidings that have inspired the heavenly song. It highlights the significance of this momentous occasion and the impact it has on the hearts and souls of those present.
The final stanza mentions the presence of Jesus in a manger, the humble and lowly setting for this divine birth. It emphasizes the importance of Mary and Joseph's roles, calling upon them to lend their aid in this profound moment. It encourages all to raise their hearts in love as they join in praising and celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Overall, the lyrics of "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" capture the exultant atmosphere surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ and invite listeners to join in the joyful celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels from the heavens
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
They sing with beauty over the flat lands
And the mountains in reply
And the mountains respond with echoes
Echoing their joyous strains
Echoing their joyful melodies
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Glory to God in the highest!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Shepherds, why are you celebrating so joyfully?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Why do you continue with your joyful melodies?
What the gladsome tidings be
What is the joyful news?
which inspire your heavenly song?
That inspires your heavenly song?
See Him in a manger laid
Behold Him lying in a manger
whom the choirs of angels praise;
whom the angelic choirs admire
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
Mary, Joseph, help us
While our hearts in love we raise
As we raise our hearts in love
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Glory to God in the highest!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Earl Marlatt, Edward Shippen, Thess Delusion
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