Shepherds, in the fields abiding Watching o'er your flocks by night God with man is now residing Gloria in excelsis deio Gloria in excelsis deio Sages, leave your contemplations Brighter visions beam afar Seek the great desire of nations Ye have seen His natal star Gloria in excelsis deio Gloria in excelsis deio Saints before the altar bending Watching long in hope and fear Suddenly the Lord, descending In His temple shall appear Though an Infant now we view Him, He shall fill His Father's throne Gather all the nations to Him Every knee shall then bow down Gloria in excelsis deio Gloria in excelsis deio Gloria Deio