Hark the Herald Angels Sing
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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 the Angelic host proclaim
Hark, the herald Angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risin' 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"
The hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a classic Christmas carol, and the lyrics depict the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The hymn begins with the announcement of the angels who sing "Glory to the newborn King" and declare "Peace on earth and mercy mild." Then, people of all nations are invited to join in the celebration and proclaim the birth of Jesus. The hymn also acknowledges Jesus as the "heaven-born Prince of Peace" and the "Son of Righteousness" who brings both light and life to everyone.
As the hymn progresses, it acknowledges Jesus' sacrifice and his mission to redeem humanity. Jesus is born so that people may not die and have a chance to eternal life. This redemption involves a spiritual transformation, which the hymn calls a "second birth." The hymn concludes with the angels' proclamation of "Glory to the newborn king," emphasizing Christ's kingship and his power to provide salvation to all.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark, the herald Angels sing
Listen to the joyful singing of the heavenly messengers
"Glory to the newborn King
"Praise and honor to the newly born King of Kings
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and God's gentle mercy
God and sinners reconciled"
God has brought sinners back into his grace through the birth of his son
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All people should rejoice and celebrate
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the heavens in their victory celebration
With the Angelic host proclaim
Proclaim with the heavenly messengers
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"The Messiah has been born in Bethlehem"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Celebrate and welcome the Prince of Peace born from heaven
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Celebrate the birth of the Son of God's righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all who welcome him
Risin' with healing in His wings
Rising up with the power to heal and make things right
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly puts aside his glory and power
Born that man, no more may die
Born to save humanity from death
Born to raise the sons of Earth
Born to elevate and redeem humanity
Born to give them second birth
Born to offer a new spiritual life
Hark, the herald Angels sing
Listen to the joyful singing of the heavenly messengers
"Glory to the newborn King"
"Praise and honor to the newly born King of Kings"
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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