Glory be to God in the highest

This anthem opens with the familiar words of the shepherds on the night of Christ's birth, their solitude broken by a sudden vision. The music then swells to encompass the angelic host, a multitude praising God with the well-known acclamation. Roger Cox sets this biblical narrative for SATB choir in English, bringing to life the contrast between the quiet fields and the resplendent heavenly host. The text expresses the profound joy and peace heralded by the coming of the Saviour, a message of good will conveyed with clarity and impact.