Couplet 1

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

Couplet 2

Shepherds why this jubilee
Why Your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire Your heavenly song

Refrain

Gloria
In Excelsis deo

Couplet 3

Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled

Pré-Refrain

Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies

Refrain 2

With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King

Couplet 4

Hail the heavenborn
Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings

Pré-Refrain

Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die

Refrain 2

Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King

Refrain

Gloria
In Excelsis deo