Kingdoms better be on high than the bells are ringing, Kingdoms better be the skies than the ancient sea. Gloria Hosanna in excelsis. Gloria Hosanna in excelsis. Hymns of hymn of glory sing with melting smile, And the aureole, like priest and pilgrim's sire. Gloria Hosanna in excelsis. Gloria Hosanna in excelsis. Be you beautiful and high, your planting shall be free. Be you beautiful and high, glory and thanks only still rise. Gloria Hosanna in excelsis. Gloria Hosanna in excelsis. *