Originally written in French by an unknown author in the 1700's, it was later translated to English by James Chadwick in 1862. I have been exploring composing and this time I wanted to try my hand at an Oratorio and elevating our beloved Christmas carol into something more grand. I am sure it has been done before, but this is my feeble attempt. I hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas! ❤️-MB 🎄 If you enjoy this, check out my Christmas 2025 playlist: 👉 https://suno.com/playlist/e735fc15-c638-4210-8814-5a6425a6829d ---------------------------------- GLORIA - Overture ---------------------------------- 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 prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! See Him in a manger laid Jesus Lord of heaven and earth; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, With us sing our Savior’s birth. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! ---------------------------------- Original Lyrics by : Unknown English Translation by: James Chadwick 1862 Arrangement and Musical Score: © 2025 Modern Bard All rights reserved. ----------------------------------
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