Lyrics · Matthew
Glory in the Highest
Matthew 1-2; Luke 2:1-38
Lyrics
About this song
About this song
This song belongs to the Matthew collection. 8 recordings are available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.
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[Verse 1]
Caesar called the world to number;
Joseph traveled to his town.
Mary bore her firstborn Son
Where no guest room could be found.
Cloth around Him, manger beneath Him,
Bethlehem under midnight sky;
Fields held shepherds through the darkness
When the glory gathered nigh.
[Angelic Chorus]
Glory in the highest,
Peace on earth, goodwill to men.
Unto you is born a Saviour
In the city of David.
Glory in the highest,
Heaven's praise through night unfurled;
A child lies wrapped within a manger,
Christ the Lord has entered the world.
[Verse 2]
Shepherds ran and found the sign,
Then spread the saying through the street.
Mary kept the words and pondered;
Heaven met earth where cattle eat.
Simeon took Him in the temple,
Saw salvation in his hands.
Anna spoke to all who waited
For redemption in the land.
[Verse 3]
Wise men followed from the east,
Brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Herod heard and sharpened murder;
A dream warned Joseph to depart.
Egypt sheltered the young child
Till the tyrant's breath was done.
Nazareth received the family;
Prophecy surrounded the Son.
[Final Chorus]
Glory in the highest,
Not in palace, sword, or pride.
Heaven's King lay small and guarded
At a faithful mother's side.

