Angels We Have Heard on High is an English Christmas carol shaped from the French tradition of “Les anges dans nos campagnes.
Hymns Based on Luke 2:16
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Luke 2:16
"When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough. When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child. All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them."
— Luke 2:16
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christmas, Incarnation, Joy, Praise, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Luke 2:16 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Christmas
- Incarnation
- Joy
- Praise
- Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Angels We Have Heard on High
Reflection Hymn
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High
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Scripture Reading Luke 2:16
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Sermon Christmas
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Reflection Hymn God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
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Closing Hymn Sing We Now of Christmas
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen is an anonymous English Christmas carol whose enduring force comes from the way it joins consolation with salvation.
O Come, All Ye Faithful is a Christmas hymn of invitation and adoration.
Sing We Now of Christmas is an English-language Christmas carol derived from the French Noël Nouvelet tradition.
When Christmas Morn Is Dawning is a Scandinavian Christmas hymn that invites the worshiper to approach the Nativity with the wonder and directness of a child.