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Angels We Have Heard On High (Joyful, Joyful)
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Aug 4, 2026 updated
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Highlands Worship's rendition of "Angels We Have Heard On High (Joyful, Joyful)" blends two classic hymns, celebrating the birth of Christ and the joy of worship. The song opens with angels announcing the Savior's birth to shepherds, inviting all to come and adore the newborn King. It then transitions into "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," a hymn of praise to God's glory and love. The repeated refrain "Gloria in excelsis Deo" underscores the theme of heavenly praise. This medley captures the essence of Christmas joy and the call to worship, making it a fitting addition to holiday celebrations.
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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
Shepherds why this jubilee
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord the newborn King
Gloria
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee
Opening to the sun above
Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee
Opening to the sun above
Joyful joyful we adore Thee
God of glory Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee
Opening to the sun above
Gloria
Gloria in excelsis Deo