Angels we have heard on high, Singing sweetly through the night,
And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer?
Say what the tidings be? Which inspired your heav'nly song? (Refrain)
credits
from Quarantine Sessions,
released January 1, 2022
Text: Les anges dans nos campagnes; French, c. 18th C.; tr. from Crown of Jesus Music, London, 1862. Tune: GLORIA, 7 7 7 7 with refrain; French traditional. In the public domain.
Guitar: Steve Brown
Flute: Ann Brown
Tin Whistle: Mike Schaeffer
Vocals: Amanda Messinger, Charlie Hookey, Mary-Ann Ahearne