A family Christmas blessing
The Christmas Carol: Angels in our countryside
The Angels in our countryside
sang the hymn of heaven,
And the echo of our mountains
Repeat this melodious song: Gloria in excelsis Deo (Bis)
Shepherds, for whom is this celebration?
What is the purpose of all these songs?
What a winner, what a conquest
Deserves these triumphant cries: Gloria…
They announce the birth
Of the liberator of Israel
And full of gratitude
Sing on this solemn day: Gloria…
Let’s all look for the happy village
Who saw him born under his roofs
Let us offer him the tender homage
And with our hearts and our voices: Gloria…
Shepherds, leave your retreats,
Join in their concerts,
And may your tender bags
Hold the air: Gloria…
Author: Aimon-Marie Roguet
Composer: François-Auguste Gevaert