Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Elvis Presley & the Jordanaire Lyrics
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"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 th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Glory to the new-born King!
Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the favored one.
Veiled 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 new-born 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 son of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King !"
The lyrics to Elvis Presley & the Jordanaire’s song Hark! The Herald Angels Sing are a beautiful tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse begins by proclaiming Glory to the new-born King and Peace on earth, and mercy mild. The song then encourages people of all nations to join in the triumph of the skies as they proclaim that Christ is born in Bethlehem. This verse sets the tone of reverence for the miraculous birth of Jesus and the joy that it brings to the world.
The second verse continues to praise Christ as the everlasting Lord and the incarnation of deity. It is remarkable that Jesus is described as being pleased, as man, with men to dwell. This line speaks to the incredible sacrifice Jesus made by leaving his heavenly throne to come to earth as a human. The final line of the verse echoes the sentiment from the first verse about the glory of the new-born King.
The third and final verse of the song celebrates the Prince of peace and the Son of Righteousness. Jesus is described as bringing light and life to all and offering healing through his sacrifice on the cross. The final lines recognize the significance of Jesus’ birth as a way to bring eternal life to humanity. Overall, the lyrics of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing are a powerful reminder of the miracle of Christ’s birth and the hope that it brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers from heaven are singing,
"Glory to the new-born King!
"Praise the newly born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
May there be peace on earth and gentle mercy,
God and sinners reconciled."
Bringing sinners and God together once more."
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
All nations should rejoice and stand up,
Join the triumph of the skies;
Join with heaven's glorious celebration;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
Declare with the team of angels,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Christ has been born in Bethlehem."
Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ is adored by the highest heaven:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Christ, the timeless Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
He has come at the appointed time,
Offspring of the favored one.
Born of the favored one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;
See the Godhead wrapped in flesh;
Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Praise the incarnate God;
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,
Happy to live with humans as a human,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, our God who is with us!
Hail! the heaven-born
Hail the heavenly,
Prince of peace!
Prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Hail the Son of righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
He brings light and life to everyone,
Risen with healing in his wings
Raised up with healing in his power,
Mild he lays his glory by,
Gently he sets aside his glory,
Born that man no more may die:
Born so that man may no longer die,
Born to raise the son of earth,
Born to lift up the children of the earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Born to give them a second life.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers from heaven are singing,
"Glory to the new-born King !"
"Praise the newly born King!"
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ERIC D. DAWKINS, ANSON R. DAWKINS, ANTONIO LAMAR DIXON, CHARLES WESLEY
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