Gloria - the sound of Heaven

In 1996 I was asked to be part of a panel of assessors in a call for new Christmas songs in The Salvation Army in Norway. It was also kind of competition in which the best three items would gain a small prize. Because of the timing and change of appointment etc. I asked to be excused from this honour. The excuse was accepted by the music-department, however, they encouraged me to send a song for the event instead. Further down, you can watch a video in which I explain the idea behind the text and the music.

Angelic voices from above

Were heard by just a few
They told of gladness and of love
From way above the blue

Gloria in excelsis Deo

They came with power from the Lord
This mighty angel choir.
The Christmas message sound abroad
Of Jesus from on high.

Gloria in excelsis Deo

Through times of pain and times of tears,
When evil held its sway,
Have we asked amid our fears:
Will this song fade away?
But at our time of greatest need,
Yes, time and time again.
When we the angels message heed,
New power and strength regain.

Here is a video produced in 2019, with more information about the song:

https://www.facebook.com/865970176904157/videos/671628146704380/

Gloria - The Sound of Heaven - audio-recording with the M-Band (from the CD Spirit's Rain)