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Author: Barney Elliott Warren Meter: 8.11.8.11 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Glory to God in the highest, Said the angels to the shepherds on the plain Lyrics: 1 “Glory to God in the highest!” Said the angels to the shepherds on the plain; Singing with music the sweetest, Christ has come, a Savior evermore to reign. Refrain: “Glory to God in the highest! Peace on earth, good will to men”; Let angels join the chorus, And help to praise His name. 2 Glory to God in the highest! Let its joyful melodies reach every land; Christ, our Redeemer, the greatest, Has appeared to save from sin by His right hand. [Refrain] 3 Glory to God in the highest! For His mercy and His goodness unto all; Oh, for His love! ’tis the deepest Ever shown to sinful mortals on this ball. [Refrain] 4 Glory to God in the highest! For this wondrous plan of pardon through His blood; How blest to know His forgiveness, Granting full salvation through the grace of God. [Refrain] Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths)

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[Glory to God in the highest!]

Meter: 8.11.8.11 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Barney E. Warren Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Glory_to_God_in_the_Highest); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (119); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (428) Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 33451 65351 Used With Text: Glory to God in the Highest!

[Glory to God in the Highest] (Barrett, Long)

Meter: 8.11.8.11 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Joanne Barrett; Ron E. Long Tune Key: F Major or modal Incipit: 11112 13122 22345

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Glory to God in the Highest!

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #551 Meter: 8.11.8.11 with refrain First Line: "Glory to God in the highest!" Refrain First Line: “Glory to God in the highest! Lyrics: 1 “Glory to God in the highest!” Said the angels to the shepherds on the plain; Singing with music the sweetest, Christ has come, a Savior evermore to reign. Refrain: “Glory to God in the highest! Peace on earth, good will to men”; Let angels join the chorus, And help to praise His name. 2 Glory to God in the highest! Let its joyful melodies reach every land; Christ, our Redeemer, the greatest, Has appeared to save from sin by His right hand. [Refrain] 3 Glory to God in the highest! For His mercy and His goodness unto all; Oh, for His love! ’tis the deepest Ever shown to sinful mortals on this ball. [Refrain] 4 Glory to God in the highest! For this wondrous plan of pardon through His blood; How blest to know His forgiveness, Granting full salvation through the grace of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Tune Title: [Glory to God in the highest!]