Angels We Have Heard on High | Instrumental Hymn with Lyrics | Sing Along

“Angels We Have Heard on High” is a beloved Christmas hymn celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, presented with on-screen lyrics, making it ideal for congregational singing, Christmas worship services, choir rehearsal, Sabbath worship, Bible study, or personal devotion. The hymn invites us to join the angels and shepherds in celebrating the birth of Christ, the newborn King, and to respond with worship and praise: “Gloria, in excelsis Deo.” 🎵 Hymn Lyrics & Timestamps 00:00:30 | Verse 1 Angels we have heard on high Singing sweetly through the night, And the mountains in reply Echoing their brave delight. 00:00:49 | Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo. 00:01:20 | Verse 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tidings did you hear? 00:01:38 | Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo. 00:02:09 | Verse 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. 00:02:28 | Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo. 00:02:58 | Verse 4 See Him in a manger laid Whom the angels praise above; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While we raise our hearts in love. 00:03:17 | Refrain Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo. 📖 Hymn Information Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High Hymn Number: #142 Text: Traditional French carol Translation: Crown of Jesus, 1862, adapted Adaptation: Earl Marlatt, 1937 (1892–1976) Tune: GLORIA Tune: Traditional French carol Arrangement: Edward Shippen Barnes, 1937 (1887–1958) Meter: 7.7.7.7. with Refrain 🎵 Recording & Attribution Original recording: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Original release: Hino 81 - Surgem Anjos Proclamando Distributed by: ONErpm Hymn source: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal Copyright: © 1985 Publisher: Review and Herald Publishing Association Sing-along video presentation: Blessed Hope Hymns This video uses an existing recording originally released by Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia. All rights to the original recording remain with their respective rights holders. 🙏 About This Hymn “Angels We Have Heard on High” celebrates the joyful announcement of Christ’s birth. Inspired by the account of the angels proclaiming the good news to the shepherds, the hymn calls worshipers to Bethlehem to behold and adore Jesus, the newborn King. The famous refrain, “Gloria, in excelsis Deo,” means “Glory to God in the highest,” echoing the heavenly praise recorded in Luke 2:14. 🎤 Use This Hymn For • Christmas worship services • Congregational singing • Sabbath worship • Christmas choir programs • Choir and praise team rehearsal • Bible study and devotional time • Personal worship • Church Christmas celebrations • Teaching hymns to a new generation If this hymn brings you joy during the Christmas season, share it with someone who would enjoy worshiping through this timeless hymn. 🔔 Subscribe to Blessed Hope Hymns for more hymn lyric videos created for worship, congregational singing, Bible study, and personal devotion. 📖 Blessed Hope Hymns shares timeless Christian hymns and worship resources for believers seeking to keep these songs of faith alive for a new generation. #AngelsWeHaveHeardOnHigh #HymnLyrics #ChristmasHymns #ChristmasWorship #ChurchWorship #CongregationalSinging #ChristianHymns #SabbathWorship #HymnsOfFaith