The Angels in our countryside
Sing the hymn of heaven,
It echoes from the mountainside,
Repeats this tuneful song:
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
He was born, the Heavenly King,
the Most High God, our Saviour.
God manifests himself in him
to give us sheer delight.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
He brings peace into our world,
So precious and so good.
Thus our hearts respond today
To welcome what God's given.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this festival,
Why do they sing these songs?
What victor and what victory
Deserves these glorious cries?
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
They announce the birth of Him
Who sets all Israel free.
And full of thankfulness are they
Who sing out this sacred day:
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, far from your retreats
Join in their joyful songs,
And let your lilting bagpipes
Ring out in the air:
Gloria, in excelsis Deo,
Gloria, in excelsis Deo.
Let's all go seek for that glad town
To find Him who was born there,
Let's offer him the loving praise
Our hearts and voices give!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo,
Gloria, in excelsis Deo.
Anonymous (13th century) France
Translated by Google Translate and Bruce Levitan
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