December 13th
Angels We Have Heard on High
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Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be?Which inspire your heavenly songs?Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!See Him in a manger laid,
Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
With us sing our Saviour's birth.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Scripture
“Now all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves regardless of their divisions. When the priests came out of the holy place, the Levitical singers dressed in fine linen and carrying cymbals, harps, and lyres were standing east of the altar, and with them were 120 priests blowing trumpets. The Levitical singers were descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun and their sons and relatives. The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the Lord with one voice. They raised their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the Lord:
For he is good;
his faithful love endures forever.
The temple, the Lord’s temple, was filled with a cloud.”
Other Scripture reading:
Philippians 2:12-18, 2 Chronicles 5:2-14, Hebrews 13:15
Discussion Questions
What would you tell someone who stopped you and asked, “Why this jubilee?” (or, “Why are you so joyful?”)
Would you describe yourself as having a worshipful attitude? Why or why not?
What are some ways (besides songs) that you can pour out your praise to Him?
