In 2007, Ní Mhaolchatha left the group to focus on her solo career and was replaced by Hilary. Sharpe initially joined the group to fill in for Kelly who was on maternity leave, and later became a full member as a replacement for Fallon (who left to spend more time with family and record a solo work).
Since then, both Alex Sharpe and Lynn Hilary have left, making way for Lisa Lambe.
In 2013, Lisa Kelly left to pursue a teaching career at a Voice Academy she started up that year with her husband, making way for Susan McFadden for the 2013 Believe Tour.
In 2013, Chloë Agnew left to pursue solo work, making way for Máiréad Carlin.
Celtic Woman was recorded on September 15, 2004 for PBS Television in The United States at The Helix, Dublin to a sell-out audience. The show was organized by show producer Sharone Browne and musical director and composer David Downes, and produced by Dave Kavanagh. The show was first broadcast in March 2005 in The United States and within weeks the album Celtic Woman reached number one in the World Music charts in America and on Amazon.com charts. Their huge success in Asia and in America has been credited to the already successful megastar Enya and has been called "Riverdance for the Voice". As of July 22, 2006 the group has broken a long standing record in the music business. Their CD has been at the #1 position on the Billboard charts for an amazing 68 weeks.
On October 19th of that year, Celtic Woman was knocked off its No.1 spot on Billboard's World Music Charts, which it had maintained for 82 weeks, by Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration. This put the groups' 2 CDs at Nos. 1 and 2 respectively. Since then, Lisa Lambe has left the group to pursue a solo career.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Celtic Woman 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 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"
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 newborn King."
The lyrics in Celtic Woman's version of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" call everyone to listen to the message of the heavenly angels, proclaiming Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. The lyrics explain that Jesus is the King of all nations, and his birth brings peace, mercy, and reconciliation to Earth. The song paints a beautiful picture of Jesus, the Savior, who was born of a Virgin, to bring light and healing. Jesus, as the song articulates, is "Christ by highest heav'n adored" and "Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace". The lyrics encourage us to join the angels in singing "Glory to the newborn King."
The song's verses explain that Jesus is not just the Savior, but also the "incarnate Deity" who comes to dwell among people. Though divine, He assumes human flesh, and the verse inspires listeners to envision God-made-man. It is a beautiful acknowledgment of the complicated nature of God's act. The last verse of the song glorifies Jesus as the One who brings second birth to humans, delivering eternal life, and giving them hope that there is always an opportunity for a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! The herald angels sing:
Listen! The messengers from heaven are proclaiming:
"Glory to the newborn King"
"Give praise to the recently born King"
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May peace and kindness reign on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God has brought sinners into harmony with Himself
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All countries, rise up with joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Celebrate the victory of the heavens
With angelic host proclaim:
And declare with the hosts of angels:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"The Saviour has been born in Bethlehem"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ, highly revered in the heavens
Christ the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal ruler
Late in time behold Him come
He has arrived at a late hour
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born from the womb of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
God is hidden behind human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Praise the God who became man
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He is content to live among us
Jesus, our Emmanuel
This is Jesus, our God with us
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace
Praise the Prince of Peace, born in heaven
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Praise the Son who brings us righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all
Ris'n with healing in His wings
He is risen with healing in His power
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly sets aside His majesty
Born that man no more may die
Born so that man need not die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to lift up the people of this world
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new life
Hark! The herald angels sing:
Listen! The messengers from heaven are proclaiming:
"Glory to the newborn King"
"Give praise to the recently born King"
Writer(s): TRAD, DAVID DOWNES
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaellim7002
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"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 th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection."
Wishing Everyone A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022.
God Bless You.
Amen
@michaellim7002
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"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 th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection."
Wishing Everyone A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022.
God Bless You.
Amen
@Kesoia
Hark! the herald angels sing
"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!"
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 men 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"
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 newborn King!"
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
@mapuiivlh
Hark the herald angels sing
"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 the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"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!"
@johann6216
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"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 th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the favored one.
Veil'd 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 newborn King!"
Hail! the heav'n 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!"
@firenzarfrenzy4985
They have the voice of angels. A fitting song to sing. I was listening to this and then realised "Celtic Women... They're the ones who sing Tir na Nog, which I loved so much!" Simply wonderful!
@olajordansgirlk712
They truly sound beautiful. I imagine this is how the angels sing.
@michaellim7002
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"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 th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection."
Wishing Everyone A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2022.
God Bless You.
Amen
@davidjamescaberte1133
They truly sound like angels how amazing that hark the harald Angels sing Girls like this is awesome I love it
@terryashorn198
Exactly what I think when I listen to them.
@RandallvanOosten-ln5wf
Often people do not fully realize the depth of the theology of Christmas carols. This is one of those that is both thrilling to the heart and expresses the glory of the Incarnation.
@sophiesmith5922
Carols written in the midst of true revival
@lesleyvandervaart8359
Perfectly said ❤
@melodyngaihte-kw4yy
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
@nancyharman4795
After listening to what passes for Christmas music nowadays on the radio, I come to YouTube to hear the real thing! As a child, I memorized lyrics; as a 60-something, I'm enthralled with the sheer depth of meaning. Celtic Woman does exquisite justice to the beauty of the carol! 😺💕🐾