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Angels We Have Heard On High
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's rendition of the classic carol 'Angels We Have Heard On High' celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song retells the biblical story of angels announcing the Savior's birth to shepherds, inviting listeners to journey to Bethlehem and worship the newborn King. With its joyful refrain 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo,' the carol emphasizes praise and adoration for God. Tomlin's version brings a contemporary worship feel to this traditional hymn, making it accessible for modern audiences while preserving its timeless message of Christmas joy and divine glory.
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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
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ our Lord, the new born King
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo