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Gloria in excelsis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Gloria in excelsis by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
Glory to God in the Highest,
Glory to God let us sing,
Glory to God in His Heaven,
Glory to Jesus, our King.
Glory to God in the Highest,
Peace on this earth here below;
Jesus has come to redeem us,
To free us from sin and from woe.
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About Gloria in excelsis
Joseph Barnby's setting of the Gloria in excelsis is a four-part choral anthem for SATB voices, written in English. It is a joyful setting, appropriate for Christmas services, celebrating the birth of Jesus and its message of peace and love. The text emphasizes themes of heavenly glory, peace on earth, and redemption, with a particular focus on love as a guiding principle for humanity, born anew through Christ's birth. Barnby's music likely provides a rich and accessible setting for this sacred text, offering a full sound for the choir.
