Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight over all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story
Now proclaim the messiah's birth.
Glory
In excelsis day o
Shepherds, in the field abiding,
Watching over your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;1
Yonder shines the infant light
Glory
In excelsis day o
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great desire of nations;
Ye have seen his natal star
Glory
In excelsis day o