Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Beth and Andrew Lyrics
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"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 th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Glory to the new-born King!
Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the favoured one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;
Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King!
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 son of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King !"
In the song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," the lyrics beautifully express the joyous proclamation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the new-born King. The first verse highlights the message of peace and mercy that the birth of Jesus brings to the world. It emphasizes the divine reconciliation between God and sinners, symbolizing a fresh start and a new beginning.
The second verse focuses on the exaltation of Christ, who is worshipped even by the highest realm of heaven. It speaks of his eternal nature and his miraculous arrival as the chosen one. The lyrics also acknowledge the mystery of the incarnation, as God takes on human form in Jesus. This verse highlights the significance of Jesus being both fully divine and fully human, an incomparable act of love and sacrifice.
The third verse celebrates Jesus as the heavenly Prince of peace and the Son of Righteousness. It suggests that he brings light and life to all, symbolizing hope and salvation. The mention of healing in his wings signifies his power to restore and renew. The lyrics emphasize Jesus choosing to humble himself and temporarily set aside his divine glory in order to dwell among humanity. This act of incarnation makes Jesus relatable, approachable, and accessible to all.
Overall, the song Hark! The Herald Angels Sing encapsulates the central message of Christmas: the birth of Jesus, the new-born King, is a moment of immense glory, hope, and reconciliation. The lyrics invite all nations to join in the celebration and proclamation of Christ's birth, recognizing his divinity, his unique role as Savior, and the eternal life that he offers to all who believe.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are declaring with great joy,
"Glory to the new-born King!
"Praise and honor to the newly born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
May there be peace on earth and gentle kindness,
God and sinners reconciled."
Where God and sinners are brought back together."
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
With joy, people from all nations, stand up,
Join the triumph of the skies;
Join in the victory celebrations of the heavens;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
Proclaim together with the angelic host,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are declaring with great joy,
"Glory to the new-born King!
"Praise and honor to the newly born King!
Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ, worshipped by the highest realms of heaven:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Christ, the eternal ruler;
Late in time behold him come,
In the fullness of time, witness his arrival,
Offspring of the favoured one.
Descendant of the chosen one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;
Concealed within human flesh, recognize the divine nature;
Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Greetings to the deity in human form:
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,
Delighted to live among humanity as a man,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, our God with us!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are declaring with great joy,
"Glory to the new-born King!
"Praise and honor to the newly born King!
Hail! the heaven-born
Greetings! The one born in heaven,
Prince of peace!
The ruler who brings peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings! The son who embodies righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
He brings illumination and vitality to everyone,
Risen with healing in his wings
Risen with the power to bring healing,
Mild he lays his glory by,
Gently, he sets aside his radiant majesty,
Born that man no more may die:
Born so that humanity may escape eternal death:
Born to raise the son of earth,
Born to elevate the children of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Born to grant them a new spiritual life.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are declaring with great joy,
"Glory to the new-born King !"
"Praise and honor to the newly born King!"
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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@joseazevedo1061
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
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of the Virgin's womb
Hail the Flesh, the God Head see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King
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
@kathrynmaleney5508
That little boy in the upper row at 2:44 or there about just looks so joyful! Truly the spirit of Christmas!
@corenecipolletti2238
There is nothing like getting lost in a song!!! That image makes this video special!!
@lancenickson9633
Absolutely joyful. He seems so enraptured in the hymn. As I said before absolutely joyful. And interesting, the tune was written by a man of the Jewish faith (Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn).
@richardkomorowski6022
@@corenecipolletti2238He's not lost. He's having the most fun a treble can have: singing the descant!
For me, it was always the favourite part of any carol service.
@joyc3236
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@aaronabel_
@@lancenickson9633 Mendelssohn had converted to Christian
@librafrankie
I'm not a Christian, but we all gotta admit that the Christians have some good music.
@gungdegalang4635
Its composed by Felix Mendelssohn
@Randolph1233
HowBasicTo , turn to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and you WILL be a Christian.
It is easy : Be sorry for your sins, repent and be Baptised.
You will have the same inheritance of eternal life as each Christian has now.
@k00lkidz4
A Jewish guy made it XD