Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Christmas Carols for Children Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a traditional Christmas carol that exclaims the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of humankind. It starts with the herald angels singing, announcing the arrival of the newborn king, and proclaiming peace on earth and mercy to all sinners. The angels call on all nations to join them in celebrating the arrival of Christ in Bethlehem. The lyrics then go on to describe Christ as the highest heavenly being, the everlasting Lord, who was born from a virgin's womb and became man to dwell among us.

Christ, known as the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness, brings light and life to all who believe in Him. He is described as being born to save mankind from death and grant them a second birth, a rebirth from sin to righteousness. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, urging everyone to glory in the newborn king.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the heavenly messengers singing

"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor the newly born King (Jesus)

Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace and forgiveness on earth

God and sinners reconciled
God has made peace with sinners

Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations should rise up with joy

Join the triumph of the skies
Celebrate the victory in the heavens

With the angelic host proclaim:
Together with the angels, declare:

"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Jesus has been born in Bethlehem"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ is worshiped by the highest heaven

Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ is the eternal ruler!

Late in time behold Him come
He has come in time as prophesied