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Angels We Have Heard On High
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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For King & Country's rendition of 'Angels We Have Heard on High' is a modern, energetic take on the classic Christmas carol. The song retells the biblical story of angels announcing Jesus' birth to shepherds, emphasizing the joyful proclamation 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' (Glory to God in the highest). It invites listeners to join in worship and adore Christ the newborn King. The arrangement features layered vocals and a driving beat, making it suitable for contemporary Christmas celebrations. The lyrics focus on the wonder of the incarnation and the call to respond with praise.
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Sing!
Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oria
In excelsis De-eo
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoin' their joyous strains, yeah
Shepherds why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your Heav'nly song? Yeah
Sing!
Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oria
In excelsis Deo
Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oria
(Gloria)
In excelsis De-eo
One, two, three!
Sing!
See Him in a manger lay
Whom the choir of angels praise
Mary, Joseph lend your aid
While our hearts in love we raise
Sing!
Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oria
In excelsis Deo
(Everybody!)
Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oria
(Gloria)
In excelsis De-eo
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
(The newborn, newborn King)
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
(The newborn, newborn King)
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King