Gloria in Excelsis Deo - Catholic Latin Hymn

The Gloria is sung on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, solemnities and feasts.

Often referred to as “the angelic hymn,” the gloria was first intoned by the angels from heaven for the birth of Christ on earth. The Gloria is a true hymn. Its opening burst of praise overflows into a series of joyful cries addressed to the Father: “we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.” The hymn goes on to implore the mercy of the Son, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

“The Gloria is the ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church, assembled in the Holy Spirit, praises and entreats God the Father and the Lamb. The text of this hymn is not to be replaced by any other. Then Gloria is begun by the priest or, as needs dictate, by a cantor or a choir, but is sung by everyone together, or by the people alternately with the choir, or by the choir alone. If not sung, it is to be recited either by all or by two parts of the congregation responding to each other.

The Gloria is sung or said on Sundays outside Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and in special, more solemn celebrations. “(GIRM, 53).


English:
Glory to God in the highest.
And on earth, peace to people of goodwill.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you… we glorify you.
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly King, God almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ only begotten son
Lord God, Lamb of God son of the father.
You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy one, you alone
are the Lord.
You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ.
With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

Latin:
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Et in terra pax homininus bonae voluntatis
Laudamus te, Benedicimus te, Adoramus te, Glorificamus te
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam
Domine Deus, Rex Caelestis, Deus Pater Omnipotens
Domine Fili Unigenite Iesu Christe
Domine Deus Agnus Dei Filius Patris
Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis
Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram
Qui sedes ad dexteram patris, miserere nobis
Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
Tu solus Dominis
Tu solus Altissimus Iesu Christe
Cum Sancto Spiritu in Gloria Dei Patris
Amen.