Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains so long? What then let some tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo