When Christ was born of Mary free in Bethlehem that fair city. angels sang with mirth and glee, "In excelsis gloria! In excelsis gloria! In excelsis gloria! Angels sang with mirth and glee, in excelsis gloria! Herdmen beheld these angels bright- to them appeared with great light, who said, God's son is born this night. Refrain The King is come to save mankind as in the scripture we will find; and this song we have in mind, Refrain Grant us, O Lord, for thy great grace, in heaven in bliss to see thy face, where we may sing to thy solace: Refrain