Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Bryan Duncan (Holiday) 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
Hark, the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
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
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 newborn King
Hark, the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Bryan Duncan is a hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with the angels proclaiming the birth of the newborn King, and with the message of peace and mercy that comes with His arrival. The second stanza talks about Christ as the Lord who is adored in highest heaven and came to earth as a human being through the Virgin Mary. This verse emphasizes the divinity of Christ as well as His humanity.
The third and final stanza praises Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness. He is the bringer of light, life, and healing. The lyrics also remind us that Jesus had to lay His glory by and come to earth as an ordinary human being in order to save humanity. His birth, death, and resurrection enable us to be reborn, with the power to live forever. The refrain has the angels repeating their message of "glory to the newborn King" and reminding us of the peace and mercy that came with His birth.
Overall, the lyrics of this song celebrate the birth of Jesus, His divine and human nature, and His ability to bring peace and mercy to the world. It is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and is a declaration of faith in Jesus as the Savior of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark, the herald angels sing
Listen to the joyful proclamation of the angels
Glory to the newborn King
Praise to the newly born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace and forgiveness on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God has brought sinners back into his grace
Joyful all ye nations rise
All nations should rise joyfully
Join the triumph of the skies
Join in the celebration of the heavens
With angelic host proclaim
Declare with angelic hosts
Christ is born in Bethlehem
The Savior is born in Bethlehem
Christ by highest heaven adored
The highest heaven praises Christ
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ is the eternal ruler
Late in time behold Him come
At a late time, see him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born of a virgin without conceiving a child
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
See the Godhead concealed in human form
Hail the incarnate deity
Greet the divine being in human form
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He is joyous to cohabitate with man
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hail, the heaven born Prince of peace
Hail, the prince of peace born in heaven
Hail, the Son of righteousness
Hail, the son of righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all
Risen with healing in His wings
He rises with healing power
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly sets aside his glory
Born that man no more may die
Born to bring man eternal life
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to raise the earthly humans
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a rebirth
Lyrics © K - M MUSIC INC
Written by: Bartholdy Felix Mendelssohn, Daniel Martin
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