Hark The Herald Angels Sing
London Symphony Orchestra & John Alldis Choir 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 the 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 a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man 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
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
The lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the angels announcing the good news of the arrival of the "newborn King" and the peace that comes with it. The people of all nations are urged to join in the joy of the occasion and sing their Hallelujahs. They proclaim the birth of Christ in Bethlehem.
The second verse highlights Christ, who is "adored by the highest heaven" and is the "everlasting Lord." The mention of His birth by a virgin signifies His miraculous conception, and He is the pure embodiment of God in human form. He came to live among the people, so that they could know Him and He could know them. It is a hymn that extols the greatness of Jesus, the saviour of mankind that brings peace and healing to their lives.
The final verse of the song declares that Jesus is the "Prince of Peace" and brings light and life to all. By his birth, he offers an end to the permanent death of physical life, which was the penalty of sin, and grants second birth to those who believe in Him. It is a song of hope and thanksgiving, a song that seeks to inspire every believer to herald the good news of Christ's birth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise the new King born in Bethlehem!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and may God show mercy to all
God and sinners reconciled
God has brought together sinners and Himself again
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations should rise with joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the angels in celebrating
With the angelic host proclaim:
Declare with the angels:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Christ has been born in Bethlehem!
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ is the most adored in heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ is the eternal Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
He has finally arrived in this world
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
He was born of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
See the Godhead in human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Praise the God who became human
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He is happy to live among us 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 in heaven!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Praise the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all
Ris'n with healing in His wings
He has risen with the power to heal
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly lays aside His glory
Born that man no more may die
He was born so that no one will die forever
Born to raise the sons of earth
He was born to raise the people of earth
Born to give them second birth
He was born to give them a second life
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen to the angels sing!
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise the new King born in Bethlehem!
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Written by: Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn
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