Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Boy's & Girl's Children's Choir 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 angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Glory to the newborn King
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the Everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of the virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
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
Risen with healing in His wings
Light and life to all He brings
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
The lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" convey a message of joy and celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. The song begins by calling attention to the angelic proclamation of the birth of the King, heralding the message of glory and peace on Earth. It emphasizes the reconciliation between God and sinners, highlighting the mercy that is extended to all.
The lyrics then shift to describing the exalted status of Christ, who is adored by the highest heavens as the Everlasting Lord. It emphasizes the miraculous nature of His birth, being born of a virgin, and the divine nature that is veiled within His human form. The song acknowledges that Jesus willingly took on flesh to dwell among humanity, as the song proclaims Him "Emmanuel," which means "God with us."
The following paragraph highlights Jesus' purpose for coming to Earth. It acknowledges that He humbly set aside His glory, being born into humanity to offer salvation. His birth signifies the end of death for mankind, as He was born to raise the sons of Earth and bestow upon them a second birth, referring to spiritual rebirth. It also mentions the healing power that Jesus brings, providing light and life to all who believe in Him.
The concluding stanza of the song praises Jesus as the Son of Righteousness and the heaven-born Prince of Peace. It reiterates the message of the angels' proclamation, urging all to join in singing the praises of the newborn King. The lyrics serve as a reminder of the significance of Jesus' birth and the hope and salvation He brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angles sing
Listen attentively, as the heavenly messengers sing
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor be given to the recently born King
Peace on Earth and mercy mild
May there be tranquility on Earth and gentle mercy
God and sinners reconciled
God and sinful humanity have been brought together in harmony
Joyful all ye nations rise
Let all nations rise with great joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Participate in the victorious celebration from the heavens
With angelic host proclaim
Declare alongside the angelic multitude
Christ is born in Bethlehem
The Messiah has been born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen attentively, as the heavenly messengers sing
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor be given to the recently born King
Christ by highest heaven adored
The Messiah is revered by the highest heaven
Christ the Everlasting Lord
The eternal Lord is Christ
Late in time behold Him come
In the fullness of time, witness His arrival
Offspring of the virgin's womb
Born from the womb of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Perceive the divinity concealed within human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Greet and honor the manifestation of the divine
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Delighted to dwell among humanity as a man
Jesus our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen attentively, as the heavenly messengers sing
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor be given to the recently born King
Mild He lays His glory by
Gently, He sets aside His divine splendor
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may no longer experience death
Born to raise the sons of Earth
Born to uplift the children of Earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to bestow upon them a new spiritual life
Risen with healing in His wings
Having risen, healing is carried within His actions
Light and life to all He brings
He brings illumination and vitality to all
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Hail the Son who embodies righteousness
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace
Hail the Prince of Peace, who was born in heaven
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen attentively, as the heavenly messengers sing
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor be given to the recently born King
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT RUSSELL BENNETT, ROBERT SHAW
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