Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Shepherds on a hillside, watching flocks by night Suddenly the sky awakes with heaven's radiant light An angel of the Lord appears, their hearts are filled with fear "Do not be afraid," he says, "good news for all is here" Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high Peace on earth, goodwill to men, the Savior born tonight Gloria, Gloria, lift your voices and sing Emmanuel has come to us, salvation He will bring "This will be a sign to you," the angel does proclaim "A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, in a manger laid" Suddenly a multitude of heavenly hosts above Singing praises to the Lord, declaring His great love Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high Peace on earth, goodwill to men, the Savior born tonight Gloria, Gloria, lift your voices and sing Emmanuel has come to us, salvation He will bring Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high Peace on earth, goodwill to men, the Savior born tonight Gloria, Gloria, lift your voices and sing Emmanuel has come to us, salvation He will bring "This will be a sign to you," the angel does proclaim "A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, in a manger laid" Suddenly a multitude of heavenly hosts above Singing praises to the Lord, declaring His great love Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high Peace on earth, goodwill to men, the Savior born tonight Gloria, Gloria, lift your voices and sing Emmanuel has come to us, salvation He will bring Shepherds hurry to the town, their hearts filled with delight They find the child as they were told, on that holy night Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high Peace on earth, goodwill to men, the Savior born tonight Gloria, Gloria, lift your voices and sing Emmanuel has come to us, salvation He will bring Gloria, Gloria, glory to God on high Peace on earth, goodwill to men, the Savior born tonight Gloria, Gloria, lift your voices and sing Emmanuel has come to us, salvation He will bring