The radiance of the father's splendor In the body of a child In the night the angels cried out Oh, their praises filled the sky Adam's model, Adam's breath Father of the world to come For us He left his throne and became like a slave Gloria in excelsis Deo Jesus Christ our only ransom The father's image in the flesh Was formed in Mary like no other Without help of any man All creation reconciled Through your life-giving blood We celebrate your glorious birth Your father, and your spirit Gloria in excelsis Deo