6.  GLORY TO GOD

Glory to God, the angels sing,
Over the earth their voices ring;
Glad are the tidings now they bring,
The Prince of Life is born.

Chorus:
Glory, glory in the highest,
Glory, glory in the highest,
Glory, glory in the highest,
Peace good will to men.

Bright are the angels clothed in light.
Bright is the glory of that night;
Brighter the manger welcome sight!
The Prince of Life is born.

- Glen Rock Carolers
Also know as ‘Glory in the Highest.’ Composed by Revd Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 (1875) of Philadelphia. Published in the Christmas Annual, Philadelphia: Biglow & Main, 1869-c.1900. Copy in Artis Bamforth Collection, Glen Rock. The Christmas Annual is also source of three local carols. See also 'Rolling Downward.'
 
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