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Angels We Have Heard On High

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Pentatonix performs a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the announcement of Jesus' birth. The song describes angels singing joyfully over the plains, shepherds hearing the good news, and an invitation to come to Bethlehem to worship the newborn King. The repeated Latin phrase 'Gloria, in excelsis Deo' (Glory to God in the highest) echoes the angelic praise. The lyrics focus on the nativity scene, including Mary and Joseph, and call listeners to adore Christ. This traditional hymn emphasizes the joy and wonder of the first Christmas.

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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.

Refrain:

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be

Which inspire your heav?nly 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, in excelsis Deo!

See Him in a manger laid,

Whom the choirs of angels praise;

Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,

While our hearts in love we raise

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

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