Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #118 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refain Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be,
Which inspire your heavenly songs? [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
4 See within a manger laid
Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With us sing our Savior's birth. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Christmas; Jesus Advent and Nativity Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High