CeCe’s personality, inviting warmth and genuine love for God transcends her… Read Full Bio ↴CeCe’s personality, inviting warmth and genuine love for God transcends her music and has earned her millions of loyal fans around the world. Her industry accolades, nearly too numerous to count, include five Grammy Awards, 18 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and several gold and platinum-selling albums. CeCe’s collection of Top Ten R&B radio hits include “Count on Me,” her powerhouse duet with Whitney Houston, from the multi-platinum Waiting to Exhale soundtrack. The multi-format smash single sold 2 million copies and hit the Top Ten on “Oprah,” “The Tonight Show,” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” “Live with Regis & Kathie Lee”, the White House and many more.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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 lyrics to CeCe Winans's rendition of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" convey the joyous message of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus Christ, the newborn King. The song begins with the angels calling on all nations to join in the celebration and proclaiming glory to the King. They declare that through his birth, peace and mercy are brought to the earth, reconciling God and sinners. The angels invite everyone to rise and participate in the triumph of Christ's arrival.

The second verse acknowledges Jesus as the heaven-born Prince of peace, the Son of Righteousness. He is described as bringing light, life, and healing to humanity. The lyrics emphasize his humility as he lays aside his glory to be born as a human, with the purpose of granting eternal life and a second birth to all mankind. The refrain repeats the proclamation of the angels, exclaiming glory to the newborn King.

The additional ad-libs throughout the song further emphasize the significance and awe-inspiring nature of Jesus as the light of the world. They highlight his worthiness of honor and glory and the peace he brings to the world.

Overall, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" serves as a joyful proclamation and reminder of the birth and divinity of Jesus Christ and the peace he brings to humanity.

Line by Line Meaning

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

Glory to the new-born King
Praise the newborn King with honor and respect

Peace on earth, and mercy mild
May there be peace and gentle mercy on earth

God and sinners reconciled
God has brought sinners back into harmony with Himself

Joyful all ye nations rise
Let all nations rise up in joyful celebration

Join the triumph of the skies
Participate in the victorious celebration from the heavens

With angelic host proclaim
Declare with the angelic hosts

Christ is born in Bethlehem
The Messiah is born in Bethlehem

Oooooooooooh
Expressing awe and wonder

Woo!
Demonstrating excitement and enthusiasm

Hail the heaven-born
Give praise to the heavenly-born