Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby 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 th' 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 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 sone of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby's "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" is a joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The angels sing out "Glory to the newborn King", announcing the arrival of the savior to the world. The lyrics also speak of the peace on earth that comes with the arrival of Jesus, and how his coming has reconciled God and sinners. This is a message of hope and redemption for all who believe in him.
The second verse describes the divine nature of Jesus, as he is the Christ, the everlasting Lord, and the incarnate Deity. The song goes on to highlight his willingness to live among men as a fellow human being, as Jesus is pleased to dwell with men as Emmanuel, meaning "God with us." The final verse refers to Jesus as the Prince of Peace, the Son of Righteousness, and the one who brings light and life to all who believe in him. Through his birth, Jesus is the way to an eternal life, and all should celebrate his coming.
Overall, this song is a celebration of the hope, peace, and redemption brought to the world through the birth of Jesus Christ. It invites all to join in singing out this message of joy and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels who announce good news sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
"Praise the newly born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
Let there be peace on earth, and kindness for all
God and sinners reconciled"
God and sinners are now at peace with each other
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
All nations should rise up and feel joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Be a part of the victorious moment in the skies
With th' angelic host proclaim
Proclaim along with the group of angels
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Jesus is born in Bethlehem"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Jesus is worshipped in the highest heaven
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Jesus is the eternal Lord
Late in time behold him come
He arrives relatively late in history
Offspring of the favored one
Descendant of the blessed woman
Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see
Although he is divine, he appears before us in human form
Hail, th'incarnate Deity
Praise the embodiment of God
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell
Happy to live among humanity as a man
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, our God with us!
Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Praise the Prince of Peace born from heaven!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Praise the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Risen with healing in his wings
He is resurrected with the power to heal
Mild he lays his glory by
He humbly sets aside his divine glory
Born that man no more may die
He is born so that no person shall die forever
Born to raise the sone of earth
Born to resurrect the children of Earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new life
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels who announce good news sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
"Praise the newly born King!
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Written by: Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn
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