Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Natalie Cole & Mormon Tabernacle 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 song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a traditional Christmas carol that proclaims the birth of Christ as the "newborn King" and the reconciliation of God and sinners. The song begins with the announcement from the herald angels about the glory of the newborn King and the peace on earth that He brings. The carol then calls on all nations to rise and join the triumph of the skies with the proclamation of Christ's birth in Bethlehem.
The second verse of the song reflects on Christ being adored in the highest heaven as the everlasting Lord. The hymn then tells of the miraculous birth of Christ as the offspring of a virgin's womb, and how He came to earth as a man to dwell with humanity. The verse ends with the proclamation of Christ as the "incarnate Deity."
The final verse of the carol heralds the birth of the "heav'n-born Prince of peace" and the Son of Righteousness. This verse speaks of Christ as the bringer of light and life, and that His birth allowed humanity to have a second birth with the promise of eternal life. The song ends with the repeated call to "Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!"
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the singing angels
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise the newly born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May peace and kindness reign on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God has made peace with sinners
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations should rise and be joyful
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the angels in their triumph
With the angelic host proclaim:
Declare with the group of angels:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
The Messiah has been born in Bethlehem
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ is adored in the highest heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ is the eternal Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Behold Him coming at a late time
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born from the womb of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
See the divine covered in human flesh
Hail the incarnate Deity
Celebrate the God in human form
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He is pleased to dwell among people as a human
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Celebrate the heavenly-born Prince of peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Celebrate 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
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
Born so that people will no longer die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to resurrect the people of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new life
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen to the singing angels
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise the newly born King
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn
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Cynthia M
What a pleasure to listen to Natalie sing Christmas carols along with the Mormon Tabernacle choir! What a great singer and what a great concert this must have been! Rest in peace dear Natalie Cole!
Xaphyre Ansar
Tears just flow unbidden... this hymn always moves me so deeply, and what a beautiful rendition by the Choir and the wonderful Natalie Cole ♥♥♥ "For unto us this day is born... a Savior which is Christ the Lord..."
Alfonso & Alicante -España-
Just the presenter's voice makes my hair stand on end....and then Natalie, choirs and orchestra just melted me into the deepest of emotions...Thank you for this gift that feeds my soul.....Thank you Thank you....from Alicante Spain
Solo la voz del presentador me pone los pelos de punta....y luego Natalie, coros y orquesta acaba de fundirme en la más profunda de las emociones....Gracias por este obsequio que alimenta mi alma.....Gracias, gracias....desde Alicante España
THE LIVE CONNECTION
To the Friends & Family of Natalie Cole ..........Her voice on this Earth was a Gift From God..........Well Done Sister Cole !
polyprinz
R.I.P Ms. Natalie Cole. Heaven gained another singing Angel!!!
Yaz
Rest in Jesus Ms. Cole... Beautiful rendition👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!
Mark Merlin
Her father was one of the best singers of all time.
Jennifer Talbot
Beautiful! Her father was an icon and she exemplifies all of his achievements and sings like an Angel! She is aging gracefully and still is a timeless beauty!
RRin!!
God gave her a beautiful voice, what a gift!!
Topnotch Reviewer
A beautiful Christmas carol announcing our Savior, Jesus Christ...Glory to the new born king!