It was written by English Roman Catholic teacher and composer, Mike Anderson,
as part of his setting, Mass of the Risen Lord. A Spanish-language
version by Adrian Cardenas says available on the comments section
of the Six Maddens website.
Hymn-books which it has been published in include:
- 21st Century Folk Hymnal, Kevin Mayhew Publications, England,1999
- Celebration Hymnal for Everyone, McCrimmon Publications, England, 1994 and 2012
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Anderson. Sheet music is available, free, from Anderson's own website (link below).
Some people use it mainly as a hymn, or a setting of the Glory to God for
children - and Mike Anderson has written an alternative set of words which
make it suitable as a gathering hymn. These are also available
from his website.
When a group of people are singing this hymn, it is good to agree in advance
how to pronounce "excelsis": options include "egg-shell-sis" "x-kell-sis"
etc: In formal choirs, the music-director usually tells people what to say
for this word.
Downloads
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Examples
Original recording by Mike Anderson - leader and small group with band
Updated words, recorded by Mike Anderson with band
Small choir with backing track
Signer and band, professional recording
Singer with guitar - no clapping
Instrumental - organ
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this video. A rough outline is:Chorus:.
Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo,
Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo.
1 Lord God, heavenly King, peace you bring to us ...
2 Jesus, Saviour of all, Lord God, Lamb of God ...
3 At the Father's right hand, Lord, receive our prayer ...
4 Glory, Father and Son, Glory, Holy Spirit ...
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