Shawnee Press
A7219
SATB anthem
By: Donna Butler Douglas
Level: Moderate
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This sprite anthem adds joy and celebration to any holiday service.
Available through the publisher and choral music distributors.
Text by Paul Gerhardt;
trans by Catherine Winkworth
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria!
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria!
All my heart today rejoices
As I hear far and near;
Sweetest of angelic voices: “Christ is born.”
The choirs are singing, “Hope is here.”
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria!
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria!
Hark! A voice from yonder manger,
Soft and sweet, the tiny King.
Come, then, let us hasten yonder.
Here let all, Great and small,
Kneel in awe and wonder;
Love Him who is love.
Hail the star of glory!
Brightest hope is come!
