Cade Thompson - Angels We Have Heard On High Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly swinging o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Verse 2
Shepherds why this jubilee
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the Gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song
Chorus
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Chorus
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Verse 3
Come to Bethlehem and see Him
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King
Tag:
Glory, Glory to God in the highest
Holy, Holy we won't be silent
Video
Cade Thompson - Angels We Have Heard on High (We Won't Be Silent) (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Cade Thompson’s rendition of “Angels We Have Heard on High,” released as part of his 2021 “Cade Thompson Christmas - Single,” breathes new life into a timeless carol, focusing intently on its profound theological message. This is not merely a festive tune; it’s a vibrant proclamation rooted in the miraculous event of Christ’s birth. The song masterfully navigates the narrative presented in Luke 2, specifically verses 8-14, where the heavenly host appears to the shepherds in the fields outside Bethlehem. The opening verses, echoing the traditional lyrics, paint a vivid auditory picture of the angels’ announcement, their “joyous strains” filling the night. This imagery directly recalls the astonishment of the shepherds, who, like the song asks, are prompted to wonder about the reason for such extraordinary heavenly rejoicing. The core of the message, undeniably, resides in the repeated, exultant declaration: “Gloria In Excelsis Deo.” This Latin phrase, translated as “Glory to God in the highest,” is the very essence of the angelic proclamation, capturing the overwhelming awe and praise directed towards God for the gift of His Son. It signifies a moment of ultimate divine revelation, where humanity’s salvation begins with the humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The song urges listeners, as the angelic message did the shepherds, to “Come to Bethlehem and see Him,” inviting a personal encounter with the newborn King. This invitation is a direct echo of the Great Commission, urging believers to share the good news. The song’s tag, “Glory, Glory to God in the highest; Holy, Holy we won’t be silent,” acts as a powerful call to action, a personal commitment to echo the angelic chorus and proclaim the sanctity and glory of God. It underscores the understanding that Christ’s birth is not an event to be passively observed but an occasion that demands vocal adoration and a refusal to remain silent in the face of such monumental grace. Thompson’s interpretation invites a deeper reflection on the profound implications of the Incarnation, reminding us that the joy of Christmas is inextricably linked to the ultimate glory due to God.