The speech of the angels became the initial part of the Gloria in Excelsis Deo, often known simply as the Gloria, a doxology that appears in the traditional Christian Mass. Consequently it has had many musical settings, though, since the text only forms the introductory section of the Gloria, it is usually one of the most plain parts of the music. In more recent times it has become a well known Christmas carol - While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night. This carol changes the speech of the crowd of angels into the subtly different ...peace on earth and good will to all men.
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