José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto… Read Full Bio ↴José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto Rico) is a singer and guitarist, who has been successful in both Spanish and English music. A victim of congenital glaucoma, he was left permanently blind at birth. He is most known for his Christmas song "Feliz Navidad", as well as his covers of "California Dreamin'" and "Light My Fire".

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
José Feliciano Lyrics

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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;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."

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 favoured 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!"

Overall Meaning

The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by José Feliciano is a classic Christian hymn that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics are sung by the herald angels, who are announcing the good news of Christ's birth to the world. The angels sing praises to God for bringing peace to the world and reconciling sinners to himself. The song calls for all nations to join in the triumph of Christ's birth, and to proclaim his arrival in Bethlehem. The song also celebrates Christ's divinity and his role as both God and man.

The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the hymn, as the herald angels proclaim "Glory to the new-born King!" The angels then announce the peace and mercy that has come to earth through the birth of Jesus, and call for all nations to join in the celebration of his arrival. The second verse focuses on Christ's divinity, describing him as the "everlasting Lord" and the "incarnate Deity." The angels praise Christ for his willingness to take on human form and dwell among us.

The final verse of the song celebrates Christ as the "Prince of Peace" and the "Son of Righteousness." He brings light and life to all, and offers healing through his sacrifice. Christ is described as laying his glory aside and taking on human form so that he could die for our sins and offer us a second birth. The song ends with the triumphant proclamation, "Glory to the new-born King!"

Line by Line Meaning

Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messenger angels are singing,

"Glory to the new-born King!
"Celebrate the birth of the King!

Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
May peace and kindness be upon the Earth,

God and sinners reconciled."
God has made peace with sinners."

Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
All nations, rise up with joy,

Join the triumph of the skies;
Join in on the triumphant celebration in the skies;

With th' angelic host proclaim,
Proclaim with the angelic host,

"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Christ has been born in Bethlehem."

Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messenger angels are singing,

"Glory to the new-born King!
"Celebrate the birth of the King!"

Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ, exalted by the highest heaven:

Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Christ, the eternal ruler;

Late in time behold him come,
He has come, arriving late as prophesied,

Offspring of the favoured one.
Descendant of the blessed one.

Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;
God incarnate, veiled in flesh, see;

Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Hail, the incarnate God;

Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,
Content to dwell among humanity as a man,

Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, our God with us!

Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messenger angels are singing,

"Glory to the new-born King!"
"Celebrate the birth of the King!"

Hail! the heaven-born
Greetings! The heaven-sent

Prince of peace!
Prince of peace!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings! The Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings,
He brings light and life to everyone,

Risen with healing in his wings,
Risen with healing in his victory;

Mild he lays his glory by,
Gently, he sets aside his glory,

Born that man no more may die:
Born to save humanity from death,

Born to raise the son of earth,
Born to elevate humankind,

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

Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messenger angels are singing,

"Glory to the new-born King!"
"Celebrate the birth of the King!"

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID DELARGY, MIKE HEDGES, SALLY HERBERT, SALLI ISAAK, EUGENE O'HAGAN, MARTIN O'HAGAN, TRAD

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