Angels’ Carol Songtext
von John Rutter

Have you heard the sounds of the angel voices
Ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear?
Have you seen the star shining out so brightly
As a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here?
Have you heard the news that they bring from Heaven
To the humble shepherds who have waited long?

Gloria in excelsis, Deo
Gloria in excelsis, Deo
Hear the angels sing their joyful song

He is come in peace in the winter′s stillness
Like a gentle snowfall in the gentle night
He is come in joy like the sun at morning
Filling all the world with radiance and with light
He is come in love as the child of Mary
In a simple stable, we have seen his birth


Gloria in excelsis, Deo
Gloria in excelsis, Deo
Hear the angels singing Peace on Earth

He will bring new light
(He will bring new light) to a world in darkness
Like a bright star shining in the skies above
He will bring new hope
(He will bring new hope) to the waiting nations
When he comes to reign in purity and love

Let the Earth rejoice
(Let the Earth rejoice) at the Saviour's coming
Let the Heavens answer
(Let the Heavens answer) with the joyful mourn

Gloria in excelsis, Deo
Gloria in excelsis, Deo
Hear the angels singing, Christ is born

Hear the angels singing, Christ is born