Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
J. Daniel Davidson (Holiday) 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 the angelic host proclaim
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of the Virgin's womb
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Join the triumph of the skies
Pleased as man with man 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
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 new-born King
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King
The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by J. Daniel Davidson is a hymn that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening lines of the song call out to the angels as they sing praises to the new-born king. The hymn emphasizes peace on earth, which affirms a more peaceful and harmonious world, and mercy mild, which shows the kind nature of Jesus Christ as he reconciles God with sinners.
The second stanza of the hymn emphasizes the universality of Jesus Christ's birth, promoting joyful participation of all people, no matter their background, in the celebration of Jesus's birth. The lyrics affirm that Christ is born in Bethlehem, the city of David, where the prophets had foretold about the birth of the Savior. The hymn also acknowledges Jesus as the everlasting Lord who came down in human form, the offspring of the Virgin's womb.
In the final stanza of the song, Jesus Christ is hailed as the Prince of Peace, the Son of Righteousness, one who brings light and life to all people. The hymn wraps up with a joyful affirmation of the angels' song, proclaiming that Christ is born in Bethlehem, and all nations should join in triumph of the skies, declaring glory to the new-born king.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels who announce important news are singing
Glory to the new-born King
Praise the newly born king (Jesus)
Peace on earth and mercy mild
Let there be peace on earth and merciful actions
God and sinners reconciled
God is able to reconcile sinners to himself
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
All nations, rise and rejoice with joyfulness
Join the triumph of the skies
Celebrate the triumph of angels in the sky
With the angelic host proclaim
Make an announcement with the host of angels
Christ is born in Bethlehem
The savior (Jesus) is born in Bethlehem
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ has the highest adoration in heaven
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ is the never-ending Lord
Late in time behold him come
He arrived at a late time
Offspring of the Virgin's womb
He was born of a virgin
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He was happy to live among humans
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus is our Emmanuel (God with us)!
Hail the Heaven-born Prince of Peace
Greet the prince of peace, born in heaven
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Greet the son of righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings both light and life to everyone
Risen with healing in His wings
He rose and brought healing with him
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels who announce important news are singing
Glory to the new-born King
Praise the newly born king (Jesus)
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels who announce important news are singing
Glory to the new-born King
Praise the newly born king (Jesus)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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