In the quiet misty morning When the moon has gone to bed, When the sparrows stop their singing And the sky is clear and red; When the summer’s ceased its gleaming When the corn is past its prime, When adventure’s lost its meaning I’ll be homeward bound in time. Bind me not to the pasture, Chain me not to the plow; Set me free to find my calling And I’ll return to you somehow.
If you find it’s me you’re missing, If you’re hoping I’ll return. To your thoughts I’ll soon be listening, And in the road, I’ll stop and turn. Then the wind will set me racing As my journey nears its end, And the path I’ll be retracing When I’m homeward bound again. Bind me not to the pasture, Chain me not to the plow; Set me free to find my calling And I’ll return to you somehow.
Have you heard the sound of the angel voices Ringing out so sweetly, ringing out so clear? Have you seen the star shining out so brightly As a sign from God that Christ the Lord is here? Have you heard the news that they bring from heaven To the humble shepherds who have waited long? Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels sing their joyful song.
He is come in peace in the winter’s stillness, Like a gentle snowfall in the gentle night; He is come in joy, like the sun at morning, Filling all the world with radiance and with light. He is come in love as the child of Mary; In a simple stable we have seen his birth. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels singing, peace on earth.
He will bring new light to a world in darkness, Like a bright star shining in the skies above; He will bring new hope to the waiting nations, When he comes to reign in purity and love. Let the earth rejoice at the Savior’s coming, Let the heavens answer with the joyful morn: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hear the angels singing, Christ is born!
Angels from the realms of glory, Hear our joyful song below; For tonight we sing the story Heard by shepherds long ago. Though at first they trembled, fearing, Wondrous tidings bid them rise; Heavenly hosts then bright appearing Sang these praises in the skies: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Peace on earth good will to men! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hasten now to Bethlehem!
All good souls who’ve gone before us, Hear the ancient Christmas lay; On this night we join in chorus, Love came down this Holy Day. He awaits us in the manger Smiling there in purest white. Unto us He is no stranger, But Creator, Life, and Light. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Peace on earth good will to men! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hasten now to Bethlehem!
Heaven and nature here abiding, Hear the chimes of ages ring; Woods and rivers shout glad tidings, Tell the wonders of your King. Mountains cry aloud forever, Solid rocks now weep for joy; Sun, moon, stars all sing together. Let this song our hearts employ: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Peace on earth good will to men! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Hasten now to Bethlehem!
Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o’er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation’s story,
Now proclaim Messiah’s birth.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds in the field abiding,
Watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the Infant Light.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Sages, leave your contemplations;
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations,
Ye have seen His natal star.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear.
Though an Infant now we view Him,
He shall fill His Father’s throne;
Gather all the nations to Him,
Every knee shall then bow down.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia! To His throne above the skies, Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia! Enters now the highest heaven, Alleluia!
There for Him the triumph waits, Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! He has conquered death and sin, Alleluia! Take the King of glory in, Alleluia!
See, He lifts His hands above, Alleluia! See, He shows the prints of love, Alleluia! Hark, His gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on His church below, Alleluia!
Lord, beyond our mortal sight, Alleluia! Raise our hearts to reach Thy light, Alleluia! There Thy face unclouded see, Alleluia! Find our heaven of heavens in Thee, Alleluia!
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