Over the hills they heard Him coming Riding the wind like a distant storm Louder and louder they could hear it Sounds of a thousand voices strong Such a celebration Filled up the heavens With all the angels singing as one There was such a celebration Filled with elation Lord of all the ages had come Gloria in excelsis deo Gloria in excelsis deo Suddenly flashed a streak of lightning Lighting the sky like the mid-day sun Followed a host of angels singing Glory to God the King has come Such a celebration Filled up the heavens With all the angels singing as one There was such a celebration Filled with elation Lord of all the ages had come Gloria in excelsis deo Gloria in excelsis deo