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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
[traditional] Lyrics
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"Glory to the newborn King!"
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With th'angelic hosts proclaim
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of the virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail th'incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Jesus, our Immanuel
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild, He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! the herald angels sing...
"Glory to, glory to, glory to
The newborn King!"
The lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, often sung during the Christmas season. The exclamation "Hark!" serves as a call to listen and pay attention to the joyful message being proclaimed. The angels are described as singing praises to the "newborn King," recognizing Jesus as the long-awaited savior and ruler. The lyrics express a message of peace on earth and mercy for all, emphasizing the reconciliation between God and sinners through the birth of Christ.
The song continues with an exhortation for all nations to rejoice and join in the heavenly celebration of Christ's birth. The imagery of angelic hosts proclaiming the birth of Christ in Bethlehem conveys the significance and grandeur of the event. The repetition of "Glory to the newborn King!" reinforces the central message of the song, that Jesus is worthy of praise and adoration as the promised Messiah.
The second verse delves deeper into the nature of Christ, describing Him as the highest being in heaven and the eternal Lord. The miraculous birth of Jesus as the offspring of a virgin demonstrates His divine origin and emphasizes His dual nature as both fully human and fully divine. The lyrics also highlight the concept of Jesus as Immanuel, meaning "God with us," emphasizing His role in bridging the gap between God and humanity.
The final verse of the song exalts Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the source of righteousness and life for all. The image of Him bringing light and healing to the world symbolizes His role as a bringer of hope and restoration. The lyrics emphasize the transformative power of Christ's birth, portraying His mission to save humanity from sin and offer the promise of new life and spiritual rebirth. The repeated refrain of "Glory to the newborn King!" serves as a poignant conclusion, uniting the listeners in adoration and praise for the significance of Christ's arrival on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angelic messengers sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise and honor to the newly born King!"
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May peace and gentle mercy reign on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God and sinners are now united again
Joyful all ye nations rise
All nations rise in joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Join in the heavenly victory
With th'angelic hosts proclaim
Proclaim with the angelic hosts
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
"The Messiah is born in Bethlehem!"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ, revered in the highest heavens
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal ruler
Late in time behold Him come
In the fullness of time, see Him arrive
Offspring of the virgin's womb
Born of a virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Witness the divine nature concealed in human form
Hail th'incarnate Deity
Hail the God in human form
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Content to live among humanity as one of them
Jesus, our Immanuel
Jesus, our God is with us
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Celebrate the celestial-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Greetings to the bringer of righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Risen with healing in His power
Mild, He lays His glory by
Gently setting aside His majesty
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may not perish
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to raise the people of earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a spiritual rebirth
Hark! the herald angels sing...
Listen! The angelic messengers continue to sing...
"Glory to, glory to, glory to
The newborn King!"
"Praise and honor, praise and honor, praise and honor
To the freshly born King!"
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@vhonniemaeaguilar9696
Hark! the herald angels sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic hosts proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! the herald angels sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest Heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! the herald angels sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the Heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! the herald angels sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!"
@MSsixtynine69
Hark the herald Angels sing
Glory to the newborn king
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! The herald Angels sing
Glory to the newborn king
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in tine behold Him come
Offspring of a virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased with us in flesh to dwell
Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald Angels sing
Glory to the newborn king!
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son pf Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that we no more may die
Born to raise us from the earth
Born to give us second brith
Hark! The herald Angels sing Glory to the newborn king!
@dennaaro
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
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