"Angels We Have Heard on High" is a traditional Christmas carol of French origin, based on the hymn "Gloria in excelsis Deo". Its exuberant "Gloria" chorus mimics angelic praises described in the Gospel of Luke.
This Christmas hymn combines an 18th-century French melody with English lyrics added in 1862 by James Chadwick. The iconic "Gloria in excelsis Deo" refrain preserves the original Latin phrase from Luke 2:14.
This 19th-century Christmas carol combines a traditional French melody ("Gloria in excelsis Deo") with English lyrics by James Chadwick, creating one of the most recognizable musical depictions of angelic choirs in Christmas repertoire.
This carol combines an 18th-century French melody ("Les Anges dans nos Campagnes") with English lyrics from 1862. The iconic "Gloria" refrain mimics echoing hills in melismatic style.
A traditional Christmas carol with roots in French folk tradition, later popularized in English-speaking countries. The soaring "Gloria" refrain mimics Latin chant influences.
