a gem from the past

i was sitting through our church's christmas eve service, i was a bit out of it, not really "into it". But one thing popped out at me.

We did this carol which had the Gloria chorus in it "Gloria in excelsis deo" (not the great Van Morrison song G.L.O.R.I.A!!)

anyway the line stuck in my head i didnt quite know what it ment, (not being fluent in latin) so i turned to the source of all knowlage, the wiki!

anyway this little gem known as the "Great Doxology" really today is still a fantastic bit of praise to our glorious Lord! I might now work the chorus into a worship set.....

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise You,
we bless You,
We adore You,
We glorify You,
We give thanks to You for
your great glory,
Lord God, Heavenly King,
God Almighty Father.
Lord Only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
You Who take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
You Who take away the sins of the world,
hear our prayer.
You Who sit at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
For You alone are holy,
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.