Detroit-born brother and sister BeBe (Benjamin) and CeCe (Priscilla) Winans… Read Full Bio ↴Detroit-born brother and sister BeBe (Benjamin) and CeCe (Priscilla) Winans are part of the gospel-singing Winans family that also includes the Winans, their four brothers. As a duo, BeBe & CeCe maintain the gospel message, although their records have the production values and style of contemporary R&B. They released their debut album, BeBe & CeCe Winans, in 1987 and scored a moderate hit (number 49) on the R&B charts with the single "I.O.U. Me" scoring on the R&B and adult contemporary charts. This earned them three Grammy nominations and one award (gospel). Their second album, Heaven, came in 1988 and found them scoring three R&B hits with the title track, "Lost Without You," and "Celebrate Life." The album reached the R&B Top Ten (number 95 in the pop chart) and went gold. 1991's platinum-selling Different Lifestyles was their biggest hit yet, topping the R&B album chart and featuring the R&B number ones "Addictive Love" and "I'll Take You There."

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Bebe & Cece Winans Lyrics

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Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born 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
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King

Oooooooooooh
Woo!

Hail the heaven-born
Prince of peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all he brings
Risen 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 new-born King

He is the light of the world
Worthy of the honor and the glory
He is the light of the world
Worthy of the honor and the glory
He is the light of the world
Worthy of the honor and the glory
He is the light of the world

Hey! (Hark the herald angels sing, lord)
Huh! (Hark the herald angels sing, lord)
Hark the herald (Hark the herald angels sing, lord)
Yeah, yeah (Hark the herald angels sing, lord)
Hey!

He brought peace to the world (sing , lord)
He brought peace to the world (sing, lord)
Yeah, yeah, ahhhh
He brought peace the world (sing, lord)

Glory to
Glory to
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King (he is the light of the world, worthy of the honor and

the glory)
Ooooohhhh

Overall Meaning

The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening line "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" urges the listeners to listen attentively to the message proclaimed by the angels. The phrase "Glory to the new-born King" is a statement of worship and celebration of the arrival of the Messiah. The lyrics speak of peace on earth and mercy for all through the birth of Jesus Christ who reconciles God and human beings. The third verse, "Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace," acknowledges Jesus as the Prince of peace and the Son of Righteousness who brings light and life to all.

The lyrics depict the joyous presence of angels in heaven and on earth, announcing the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. The chorus implores joyful believers from all nations to join in praising and exalting Christ, the newly born King. The second verse mentions how Christ was born to raise the sons of earth and give them second birth. This refers to the Christian belief that faith in Jesus and adherence to his teachings lead to spiritual rebirth and salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels as they sing

Glory to the new-born King
Praise and honor the newly born King

Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
May there be peace and forgiveness in the world

God and sinners reconciled
God has brought sinners back to Him through His grace

Joyful all ye nations rise
Let all countries rejoice in the birth of the King

Join the triumph of the skies
Be part of the heavenly celebration

With angelic host proclaim
The angels announce a divine message

Christ is born in Bethlehem
Jesus, the Messiah, has been born in Bethlehem

Hail the heaven-born
Praise the Son of God born in heaven

Prince of peace
He brings peace to the world

Hail the Son of Righteousness
Praise the One who is righteous and just