Text: Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
attributed to Johann Michael Bach (1648–1694)
| Original Text | English Translation |
| Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe und Friede auf Erden und den Menschen ein Wohlgefallen! Lob Ehr sei Gott Im höchsten Thron Der uns schenkt seinen eingen Sohn. Des freuet sich der Engel Schar Und Singe nuns solch neues Jahr. |
“Honor be to God on high, and on earth peace, and for humanity goodwill!” (Luke 2:14) Honor and praise be to God On highest throne, Who gifts us his only son: For this the host of angels are glad And greet us with such a new-year song. |
Translation: Robert Coote
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