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Gloria in excelsis

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Gloria in excelsis [Lat.,=glory in the highest], the Angelic Hymn or greater doxology , ancient Christian hymn beginning, according to the Authorized Version, "Glory be to God on high, and on earth, peace, goodwill towards men." An amplification of Luke 2.14, the hymn was of Greek origin and took its place in the Roman Mass about the beginning of the 6th cent. In the Latin Mass it follows the Kyrie. Author not available, GLORIA IN EXCELSIS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more

Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Lat.) . ‘Glory to God in the highest’. The ‘doxologia magna’ (see doxologia ), an amplification of the song of the angels announcing the birth of Christ. It occurs in the Roman Mass and in the Communion Service of the Anglican Church. Read more

Gloria in Excelsis
Gloria in Excelsis A liturgical hymn based on the angels' song of Luke 2: 14; in early and medieval times of the Church it formed part of the synaxis... Read more

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	Johannes-Passion, SWV 481. (Deutsches) Magnificat, SWV 426. Kyrie. Das deutsche Gloria in excelsis. Der Nicaenische Glaube. Die Worte der Einsetzung des heiligen Abendmahls, SWV 420-23. Das Benedicite vor dem Essen, SWV 429 ; SCHTZ Johannes-Passion, SWV 481. (Deutsches) Magnificat, SWV 426. Kyrie. Das deutsche Gloria in excelsis. Der Nicaenische Glaube. Die Worte der Einsetzung des heiligen Abendmahls, SWV 420-23. Das Benedicite vor dem Essen, SWV 429...three-part blessing before meals, customarily sung by choirboys at school. The ... Read more
	Alleluia, I heard a voice. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Hosanna to the Son of David. Laboravi in gemitu meo. O Jonathan, woe is me. When David heard that Absalom was slain. O Lord, arise into the resting place. O how amiable are thy dwellings. All laud and praise. Give ear, O Lord. Give the king thy judgements. If King Manasses. Magnificat. Nunc dimittis. Voluntaries: I; II. Pavan ; WEELKES Alleluia, I heard a voice. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Hosanna to the Son of David. Laboravi in gemitu meo. O Jonathan, woe is me. When David heard that Absalom was slain. O Lord... Read more
	Germany: Gottingen. (INTERNATIONAL).(Partenope, Handel's Gloria in excelsis Deo)(Brief Article)(Review) ; ...a recently discovered work by Handel, Gloria in excelsis Deo, for soprano, two violins and basso...public performance m modern times of the Gloria. Partenope is a comic opera concerning...attentions. Expectations were high for the Gloria, and Handel did not disappoint. The work... Read more
	Racing: GLORIA IN EXCELSIS.(Sport) ; AMAZING Gloria Victis put up a fantastic front-running...youngest horse in the race, six-year-old Gloria Victis had to give weight away all round...final half mile, but 100-30 favourite Gloria Victis was 10 lengths too good. That was... Read more
	Gloria in excelsis Gloria.(Opinion & Editorial) ; IN her recent appearance before the Philippine Military Academy, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said all the things that needed to be said in the aftermath of the Oakwood incident. There will be procurement... Read more
	Gloria in excelsis.(Flashback,Gloria Steinem)(Brief article) ; In the Sixties, even as she encouraging women to ditch their dustpans and battle the patriarchy, Gloria Steinem hadn't completely given up on domesticity. I would like to be married and to have children. To feel really responsible... Read more
	Gloria in Excelsis ; ...of good manners on the airwaves. "Because it's a religious programme our guests always turn up in a positive frame of mind,'' Gloria Hunniford, who presents BBC1's Heaven and Earth Show, told me at the 100th anniversary party for The Ritz in London. One would... Read more
	THE PHILIPPINES: Gloria in Excelsis ; ...enraged supporters among the poor of Metro Manila took to the streets. Their effort to overthrow the new government of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was soon dubbed EDSA 3face=+Superscript; 1face=-Superscript; and a showdown occurred in the early morning hours... Read more
	Gloria in excelsis Deo: (WILD ART).(Metropolitan Times) ; Joseph lifts baby Jesus under the watchful eye of an angel and shepherds during the annual Christmas pageant at Evangel Church in Upper Marlboro. Read more
	Twain never imagined modern life on Mississippi; Gloria, gloria in excelsis polka ; "We been playing polka for 10 years," he claims, scratching his navel beneath a mustard-splattered T-shirt. "RIVER RAT," three inches high, runs across his chest. "Name's Ferdinand. You can call me 'Ferd he says as we pull into the dock. It's Labor Day weekend at Spruce Creek; we're lucky to get Read more

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