GLORY TO GOD ON HIGH

Glory to God on high and peace to all those He loves.

God of God, Light of Light, begotten before all time.

All the ends of the earth have seen God's salvation.

I will sing for ever of your love,

My mouth will proclaim your truth,

For your love is established forever,

Your faithfulness is firm as the heavens.

I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn to David my servant,

I will establish your dynasty forever,

And set up your throne through all ages.

The heavens proclaim your wonders,

The assembly of your holy ones, your truth,

Who in the skies can compare with the Lord?

Who is like the Lord among the sons of God?

Happy the people who acclaim such a king,

Who walk in the light of your face,

Who find their joy in your face,

Who make your justice the source of their bliss.

Of old you spoke in a vision,

To your friends the prophets you said:

"I have set the crown on a warrior,

I have exalted one chosen from the people.

I have selected David, my servant,

And on him my holy oil has been poured,

My hand shall always be with him

And my arm shall make him strong.

He will say to me: "You are my father,

My God, the rock who saves me".

And I will make him my firstborn,

And the highest of the kings of the earth.

I will keep my love for him always,

For him my covenant shall endure,

I will establish his dynasty forever,

Make his throne as lasting as the heavens.

His dynasty shall last forever,

In my sight his throne is like the sun,

Like the moon it shall endure forever,

A faithful witness in the skies.