![]() In other words, though I cannot begin to figure out how we would ever give it a proper rhythm, rhyme, and meter, we could just as accurately sing, “Angels we have heard on high, but what in the world are they doing way out there to begin with?” But, with all due respect to the hymn and the hymn writer, the one thing the hymn does not really capture is the intentionally out-of-place assemblage this really was and how God intentionally kept it that way time and time again during that entire first Christmas. ![]() ![]() So when Chadwick wrote of angels “sweetly singing o’er the plains,” it was an accurate bit of lyrics. Without getting too technical, the way their praises are formed is indeed a song. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” And this shall be a sign unto you Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. ![]() And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Luke 2:8-14, “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. It is based on the words of something much older than that, though, namely the words of the gospel of Luke, specifically Luke chapter two, which was written by Luke the physician and historian a few years before Paul was martyred, which dates it to around AD 60. Since 1862 Christians all across the world this time of year have been singing some version of the song, “Angels We Have Heard On High.” We have our dear friends in France to thank for the foundational tune and James Chadwick to thank for the English lyrics. ![]()
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