Hark! what mean those holy voices, sweetly sounding thro’ the skies?

Lo! the angelic host rejoices; heavenly hallelujahs rise.

Listen to the wondrous story, which they chant in hymns of joy!

“Glory, in the highest, glory! Glory to God most high!

“Peace on earth, good-will from heaven,” reaching far as man is found;

Souls redeemed and sins forgiven, loud our golden harps shall sound.

Christ is born, the great Anointed, heaven and earth his praises sing:

O receive whom God appointed for your Prophet, Priest, and King!

Hasten, mortals, to adore Him! learn his name and taste his joy:

Till in heaven ye sing before Him, Glory be to God most high!