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Angels We Have Heard On High
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's rendition of "A Mighty Fortress/Angels We Have Heard On High" blends a classic hymn with a beloved Christmas carol, celebrating the birth of Jesus. The lyrics recount the angels' announcement to shepherds, inviting all to come to Bethlehem and worship the newborn King. The song emphasizes the joy and wonder of the incarnation, calling listeners to adore Christ, the Lord. It is a festive and worshipful piece that captures the essence of Christmas, focusing on the Savior's birth and the glory of God.
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Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing over the plains
And the mountains in reply,
Echoing their joyous strains.
Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o
Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o
Shepherds, why this Jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o
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Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord,
The newborn King
Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o
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See Him in a manger laid
Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With us sing our Savior's birth.
Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o
Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o