Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “Angels We Have Heard On High – (Traditional)” by Jewel
In the beautiful carol ‘Angels We Have Heard On High’, Jewel paints a stunning portrait of the angelic hosts glorifying the birth of Jesus. She captures the awe and majesty of the heavenly choir, praising the divine salvation that God’s gift of a Redeemer has brought to the world.
Jewel also speaks to the comfort and peace experienced by all of mankind when they hear the sweet melody of the song, as well as the joy brought to hearts when they think of the glory of Christ’s birth. She emphasizes the awe-inspiring power of the hymn, designed to bring worship and honor to the newborn Savior.
This hymn invites the listener to join in the chorus of angels that have been gathering for centuries to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The repeated refrain of “Gloria in excelsis Deo” or “Glory to God in the highest” invites the listener to feel the joy and love that God has for each of us, a love that was made tangible with the birth of His only begotten Son. Jewel’s interpretation of this beautiful song serves to remind us of the unwavering truth that we all are welcomed to join in the praises and joy of the manger scene, along with the angelic hosts.