Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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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 in skies
With 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 th'incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Jesus our Immanuel

Hark! The herald angels sing
'Glory to the newborn King.'

Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun 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

In the song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", the lyrics describe the joyous announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ, the "newborn King". The angels are singing with glory and proclaiming the arrival of the Messiah. The first verse emphasizes the themes of peace on earth and the reconciliation of God and sinners through the birth of Jesus. It invites all nations to rise and join in the celestial celebration, with the angelic host declaring that Christ is born in Bethlehem.


The second verse praises Christ as the highest worthy of adoration in heaven and the everlasting Lord. It emphasizes the miraculous aspect of his birth, as he is born of a virgin. The lyrics highlight the incarnation of God in human form, portraying Jesus as the embodiment of divinity made flesh. It expresses the awe and reverence towards Jesus, who is willingly dwelling among humanity as a man, referred to as "Jesus our Immanuel".


The third verse exclaims the birth of Jesus as the heavenly Prince of Peace and the Sun of righteousness. It highlights his role as the source of light and life for all, bringing healing and salvation. The lyrics depict Jesus as humbly laying aside his divine glory to be born as a baby, with the purpose of eradicating death and granting humanity a second birth or spiritual rebirth. This emphasizes the redemptive aspect of Jesus' birth, as he came to raise the sons of the earth and offer them eternal life.


Overall, the lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" magnify the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ, proclaiming him as the newborn King, the incarnation of God, and the bringer of peace, light, and salvation. The song celebrates the joyous occasion of his birth and invites all to join in praising and glorifying him.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers sent by the divine beings sing out


'Glory to the newborn King;'
Praise and honor to the recently born ruler


Peace on earth and mercy mild
Harmony and compassion for all on Earth


God and sinners reconciled.'
The divine and those who have strayed have found harmony


Joyful, all ye nations rise
Rejoice, all you people from every land


Join the triumph in skies
Unite in the glorious celebration in the heavens


With angelic host proclaim
Proclaim with the heavenly host


'Christ is born in Bethlehem!'
The anointed one is born in Bethlehem


Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ is worshiped by the supreme heavens


Christ the everlasting Lord:
Christ, the eternal ruler:


Late in time, behold Him come
In the fullness of time, see Him arrive


Offspring of a virgin's womb
Born from a virgin's womb


Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Observe the divine nature concealed in human form


Hail th'incarnate Deity!
Greetings to the divine being in human form!


Pleased as man with men to dwell
Content to reside among humanity as one of them


Jesus our Immanuel
Jesus, our God with us


Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace!
Greetings to the heavenly-born ruler of peace!


Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Greetings to the radiant bringer of righteousness!


Light and life to all He brings
He brings illumination and vitality to everyone


Ris'n with healing in His wings
Risen with the power to bring healing


Mild He lays His glory by
Gently, He sets aside His majesty


Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may never die


Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to uplift the people of Earth


Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a new life




Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: Miss Lou, Felix Mendelssohn, William H. Cummings, Charles Wesley, George Whitefield

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Comments from YouTube:

@paulvenkman

This really hits me where I live.

@hiddenplan1

fuckin metal nice

@ItsaDeathMetalXmas

\m/

@snippie1013

it sounds dark

@ItsaDeathMetalXmas

I'll take that as a compliment.

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