In 1977, Haslam began her solo career with her album Annie in Wonderland, produced by Roy Wood who played most of the musical instruments, and who also duetted with her on one track, and also performed on the Intergalactic Touring Band album. Haslam and Wood were engaged to be married for four years, which she later described as "Four of the funniest years of my life". She has since released eight studio albums, three of which were released through her own record label, White Dove. She has also collaborated with Steve Howe on a number of projects.
In 1993 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she survived and which became the inspiration for her 1994 album, Blessing in Disguise.
Her 2006 Live Studio Concert, was also released as her first solo DVD. Haslam released an EP called Night and Day, her first solo recording for some years, with Welsh rock band Magenta in 2006.
Haslam currently resides in Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Annie Haslam 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 in skies;
With angelic host 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 a 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 the newborn King.'
Come, Desire of nations, come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Oh, to all Thyself impart,
Formed in each believing heart!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the new-born King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the new-born King!
Annie Haslam's rendition of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a beautiful hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics focus on the glory of Christ's birth and the message of hope and peace that it brings to the world. The first verse starts with the announcement of the angels about the birth of Christ, and how it brings glory to the "newborn King." This is followed by a declaration of peace on earth and how the birth of Christ reconciles God and sinners.
The second verse exalts Christ as the highest heavens adored him and praises his eternal Lordship. In reverence, the lyrics acknowledge that Christ's birth was a miracle as he was born of a virgin. His arrival on earth was divine - He was God, veiled in flesh, and hailed as the incarnate Deity. The verse also speaks of Christ's willingness to be pleased as man and dwell among humanity, carrying the title of Immanuel, which means "God with us."
The last verse beckons Christ, the Desire of nations, to come and take up residence in our hearts. The verse also reiterates the message of peace on earth and the reconciliation of God with humans. The hymn overall reminds Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, which marks the start of a redemptive journey that has given humans a renewed hope of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The angels are singing
'Glory to the newborn King;'
Praise the new King
Peace on earth and mercy mild;
Peace and kindness for everyone on Earth;
God and sinners reconciled.'
God has made peace with sinners.
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Everyone should be happy and stand up
Join the triumph in skies;
Celebrate with the angels in the sky
With angelic host proclaim,
The angels sing out loud,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem!'
'The Messiah has been born in Bethlehem!'
Christ by highest heav'n adored,
Christ is highly revered in heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord:
He is the eternal ruler
Late in time, behold Him come,
He arrived at the appointed time
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
He was born from a virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
God's presence is hidden in human form
Hail th'incarnate Deity!
Praise the God made flesh!
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
He is happy to live among people
Jesus our Immanuel.
Jesus is God with us
Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace!
Praise the heavenly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Praise the Son of righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
He brings light and life to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
He has risen with the power to heal
Mild He lays His glory by,
He humbly puts aside His greatness
Born that man no more may die,
He was born so that people would never die
Born to raise the sons of earth,
He was born to resurrect the people of Earth
Born to give them second birth.
He was born to give them a new life
Come, Desire of nations, come,
Come, the hope of all nations
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Make your home in our hearts
Oh, to all Thyself impart,
Give yourself to all
Formed in each believing heart!
May you be present in every believing heart!
Glory to the new-born King;
Praise the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
Peace and kindness for everyone on Earth;
God and sinners reconciled!
God has made peace with sinners.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The angels are singing
Glory to the new-born King!
Praise the newborn King!
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Written by: Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn
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