She has sold 20 million records worldwide. Simpson has a total of records sales in Australia of more than 426,000 copies and was ranked in the # 113 on the 1000 artists chart of ARIA Music Decade Charts (1980–2010). In 2009, Billboard named Simpson as the 95th overall best Artists of the Decade. Simpson also was ranked at number 86 on Billboard 200 Artists, solely based on album sales.
In addition to her career, Simpson has devoted time to philanthropic efforts including Operation Smile and a USO-hosted tour for troops stationed overseas.
Simpson has released five studio albums in her career: Sweet Kisses (1999), Irresistible (2001), In This Skin (2003), A Public Affair (2006) and Do You Know (2008), which sports her new country sound.
In addition, she has also released three EPs: This is the Remix (2002), Rejoyce: The Christmas Album (2004), and Happy Christmas (2010).
She is engaged to Eric Johnson, a former NFL player. Their daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson, was born on May 1, 2012.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Jessica Simpson Lyrics
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Glory, glory to, glory to
The new born King...
Glory, glory, glory, glory, glory...
Glory to the new born King
Hark! the herald angels sing, 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
Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new born King
Glory, glory, glory, (oh yeah) glory, glory
Glory to the new born King
Glory (glory) glory, (yeah) glory, glory...
Glory...
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory... Glory...
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 sons of earth, born to give them second birth
Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new born...
[Ad Libs]
In this song, Jessica Simpson is calling on the angels to sing praises to the new born King. The chorus of "glory, glory to the new born King" speaks to the importance of the arrival of this newborn, who brings peace on earth and mercy to all. The angels are calling on all nations to celebrate this occasion with joy and proclaim that Christ is born in Bethlehem. The song also recognizes Jesus as the heaven-born Prince of Peace and the son of Righteousness, who brings light and life to all, and has risen with healing in His wings. The last verse portrays Jesus as mild and gentle, who laid his glory to be born as a man, to save humanity from eternal death and to offer them a second birth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels that bring good news are singing
Glory, glory to, glory to
Great honor and praise to
The new born King...
The newly born King...
Glory, glory, glory, glory, glory...
Great honor and praise, repeated multiple times...
Glory to the new born King
Great honor and praise to the newly born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled
There is peace and forgiveness for all people because God and sinners are now friends again
Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies
All nations should be happy and celebrate along with the angels in the sky
With angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem
The angels in the sky announce that Christ has been born in Bethlehem
Glory... Glory...
Great honor and praise...
Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace; Hail the son of Righteousness
Greetings to the Prince of Peace who was born in heaven; greetings to the son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings
He brings hope and new life and has the ability to heal those that are wounded
Mild He lays His glory by, born that man, no more may die
He humbly gives up His glory to be born as a human so that people will not die anymore
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth
He was born to give people a new life and a fresh start
Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new born...
Listen! The angels that bring good news are singing, great honor and praise to the newly born...
[Ad Libs]
Additional improvised words and sounds
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bartholdy Felix Mendelssohn, Daniel Martin
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