Angels from the realms of glory

Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth ;

Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth,

Refrain:

Glo- - - - - - - - - - ria in excelsis Deo,

Glo- - - - - - - - - - ria in excelsis Deo,

Shepherds in the field abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing ;
Yonder shines the infant Light :
Gloria in excelsis Deo...

Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar ;
Seek the great desire of natioons,
Ye have seen his natal star :
Gloria in excelsis Deo...

Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In his temple shall appear :
Gloria in excelsis Deo...

Though an infant now we view him,
He shal fill his Father's throne,
Gather all the nations round him,
Every kneee shall then bow down :
Gloria in excelsis Deo...