Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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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 hosts 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 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 Heav′n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son 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!"
The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse of the song begins by exclaiming, "Glory to the newborn King!" The song goes on to proclaim the peace and mercy brought to the earth by the birth of Christ, and the reconciliation of God and sinners. The angels join in the celebration, proclaiming the news of Christ's birth to all the nations of the world.
The second verse of the song praises Christ as the "everlasting Lord" who was born of a virgin and became man to dwell among humanity. The incarnation of God in human flesh is symbolized in the phrase, "Veiled in flesh the Godhead see". The song continues to proclaim the glory of Christ, who came to bring light and life to all people and to raise the sons of the earth.
Overall, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a song of joyous celebration that proclaims the good news of Christ's birth and the hope that he brings to humanity. It is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and an affirmation of the Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing:
Listen! The angels appointed to make grand announcements sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!
"Celebrate the arrival of the new King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
Peace and forgiveness are offered to all on earth
God and sinners reconciled"
"God and those who have sinned are now in harmony."
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All the nations of the world, rejoice and be energized.
Join the triumph of the skies
Be a part of the victorious heavenly celebration.
With angelic hosts proclaim:
Join the chorus of angels who say:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"The Christ child is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing:
Listen! The angels appointed to make grand announcements sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Celebrate the arrival of the new King!"
Christ by highest Heav′n adored
Christ is worshipped by the highest heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ is the eternal Lord.
Late in time behold Him come
After much time had passed, see Him arrive.
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born from the womb of a virgin.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
See the divinity hidden in human form;
Hail the incarnate Deity
Celebrate the divine personification.
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Satisfied to live among humans,
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God-with-us.
Hark! the herald angels sing:
Listen! The angels appointed to make grand announcements sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Celebrate the arrival of the new King!"
Hail the Heav'nborn Prince of Peace!
Celebrate the son of heaven who brings peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Celebrate 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
Risen, with the power to heal,
Mild He lays His glory by
Gently, he sets aside his greatness,
Born that man no more may die
Born so people could live forever,
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to resurrect the children of earth,
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new life!
Hark! the herald angels sing:
Listen! The angels appointed to make grand announcements sing:
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Celebrate the arrival of the new King!"
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