Matt Redman’s When We Behold (In Excelsis) is a breathtaking blend of worship and reflection, beautifully recounting the night of Christ’s birth and His ultimate sacrifice. This song draws listeners into the wonder of the shepherds, the devotion of the wise men, and the joy of the heavenly host proclaiming, “Glory to God in the highest.”
Featuring powerful lyrics like “Born for a death that became our new life,” Redman masterfully weaves themes of Christmas and the cross. Stream or stream this worshipful masterpiece today and reflect on God’s glory and peace.
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Song Lyrics: Matt Redman - When We Behold (In Excelsis) ft. Jon Guerra
When we behold that scene long ago
Shepherds in fields under cover of night
Breaking the silence, a heavenly choir
As angels appeared in glorious light.
All glory to God in the highest
All glory to God in the highest
Praise be to Him
And peace unto us
All glory to God in the highest
Wise men came seeking the Light of the world
Followed the star that was formed by His breath
There in the chaos, the true Prince of Peace
As they adored Him
Now let us confess
All glory to God in the highest
All glory to God in the highest
Praise be to Him
And peace unto us
All glory to God in the highest
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria (in excelsis)
Gloria in excelsis Deo
All glory to God in the highest
All glory to God in the highest
Praise be to Him
Forever amen
All glory to God in the highest
All glory to God in the highest
And when we survey
The wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died
We sing how He came on so holy a night
Born for a death
That became our new life