Text von Ellen Reed; Melodie: „Gloria in excelsis deo“
Snow lies deep upon the Earth
Still our voices warmly sing
Heralding the glorious birth
Of the Child, the Winter King.
Chorus:
Glo — ria!
In excelsis Deo!
Glo — ria!
In excelsis Dea!
Our triumphant voices claim
Joy and hope and love renewed
And our Lady’s glad refrain
Answer Winter’s solitude.
Chorus
In Her arms a holy Child
Promises a glowing Light
Through the winter wind so wild
He proclaims the growing Light.
Chorus
Now the turning of the year
Of the greater Turning sings
Passing age of cold and fear
Soon our golden summer brings.
Chorus