Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Children's Christmas Lyrics
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Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconcile
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
Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace
Hail the Sun 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 suns of earth
Born to give them second birth
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 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
Glory to the newborn King
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics convey a message of joy and glory to the newborn King. The song begins by calling attention to the angels who are singing, urging everyone to listen and join in. They proclaim peace on earth and mercy for all, emphasizing the significance of God and sinners being reconciled through the birth of Jesus.
The carol continues with a focus on Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the Sun of righteousness. It highlights his role as the source of light and life for all humanity, offering healing and salvation. The lyrics mention the humility of Jesus, who sets aside his glory to be born as a human, with the purpose of bringing eternal life and redemption. The refrain repeats the message that Christ is born and deserves to be glorified.
In the second verse, the song refers to Jesus as the highest Heaven adored, the everlasting Lord. It acknowledges the significant event of his coming into the world as the offspring of a virgin. The lyrics describe Jesus as God in human form, veiled in flesh, and celebrate his incarnation and divine nature. Jesus is hailed as Emmanuel, which means "God with us," signifying his presence and love for humanity.
Overall, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a powerful and joyful proclamation of the birth of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the significance of his arrival, the reconciliation between God and humanity, and the hope and salvation he brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers of God are singing
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor to the recently born King
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
Harmony and compassion towards all on earth
God and sinners reconcile
Bringing together God and those who have done wrong
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Rejoice, all people from different nations, stand up
Join the triumph of the skies
Unite in the victory celebrated in the heavens
With angelic host proclaim
Proclaim alongside the angelic army
Christ is born in Bethlehem
The Messiah is born in Bethlehem
Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace
Greetings to the Prince of peace, who is born from heaven
Hail the Sun of righteousness
Greetings to the Son who brings righteousness
Light and life to all he brings
He brings illumination and existence to everyone
Risen with healing in his wings
Emerged with the power to heal in his presence
Mild he lays his glory by
Gently sets aside his magnificence
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity will not face death anymore
Born to raise the suns of earth
Born to elevate the people of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a new beginning
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, worshipped by the highest heaven
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal Master
Late in time behold him come
In later times, witness his arrival
Offspring of the virgin's womb
Descendant of the womb of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Observe the Godhead concealed in human form
Hail, the incarnate deity
Greetings to the divine being in human form
Pleased as Man with men to dwell
Happy to live among humanity as a person
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God is with us
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor to the recently born King
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bartholdy Felix Mendelssohn, Daniel Martin
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