Angels, from the Realms of Glory

Shepherds, in the fields abiding,

Watching o'er your flocks by night,

God with man is now residing,

[Chorus:]

Gloria in excelsis deo 1

Gloria in excelsis deo

Sages, leave your contemplations,

Brighter visions beam afar;

Seek the great desire of nations,

Ye have seen His natal star;

[Chorus]

Saints before the altar bending,

Watching long in hope and fear,

Suddenly the Lord, descending,

In His temple shall appear:

Though an Infant now we view Him,

He shall fill His Father’s throne,

Gather all the nations to Him;

Every knee shall then bow down:

[Chorus]

Gloria Deo. 2

1. The Latin line reads "Glory to God in the Highest".2. Latin for "Glory be to God"