Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Nat King Cole feat. LeToya Luckett 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 the angelic host proclaim

Christ is born in Bethlehem

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 sons 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" is a classic Christmas hymn that speaks about the joy and celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. The lyrics are rich in meaning, highlighting the theme of glory to God, peace on earth, and the salvation of sinners through Christ's birth.

The first verse talks about the announcement of the birth of the King of Kings, with the angels rejoicing and singing praises. It points out that the birth of Jesus brought peace to the earth and reconciled God with sinners. The second verse calls for all nations to join in the celebration of the birth of Christ and proclaims the message that he was born in Bethlehem. Finally, the third verse describes Christ as the Prince of Peace, the Son of Righteousness, and the giver of life and healing to all who believe in him. He came to earth to conquer death so that believers may have a second life.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark, the herald angels sing
Listen, the angel messengers are singing

Glory to the new born King
Praise to the recently born King

Peace on earth and mercy mild
Calmness and compassion on earth

God and sinners reconciled
God and sinners made amends

Joyful all ye nations rise
Happy are all the nations now

Join the triumph of the skies
Celebrate with the triumph in the skies

With the angelic host proclaim
Announce with the angelic army

Christ is born in Bethlehem
Christ has been born in Bethlehem

Hail the Heaven born, Prince of peace
Salute the Heaven-born, peace-bringing Prince

Hail the Son of righteousness
Salute the Son of righteousness

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