Weelkes, Thomas: Gloria in excelsis Deo


Gloria in excelsis Deo

Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Sing, my soul, to God the Lord,
All in glory’s highest key.
Lay the angels’ choir abroad,
In their highest holy day.
Crave thy God to tune thy heart
Unto praise’s highest part.
Gloria in excelsis Deo! Amen.

Words: Anonymous
Music: Thomas Weelkes (1576–1623)