Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Natalie Cole and The London Symphony Orchestra 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 opening verse of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" announces the birth of the newborn King, followed by the message of peace and forgiveness through God's mercy. The chorus is a call to all nations to join in the celebration of Christ's birth, with the help of the angelic hosts. The second verse focuses on the divine nature of Christ, emphasizing that He is the everlasting Lord, and that He came into the world through the miraculous birth of a virgin. The lyrics communicate the extraordinary act of God becoming human, and willingly dwelling among humanity in order to reconcile them to Himself.
The final verse declares Jesus to be the "Prince of Peace" and "Son of Righteousness" who brings light and life through His healing power. He was born to save humanity, to offer them eternal life, and to raise them from the dead. The song concludes with an invitation to join in the angelic chorus, proclaiming "Glory to the newborn King!"
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Pay attention and listen to the angels singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor the recently born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
Tranquility and compassion on earth
God and sinners reconciled
The reunion of God with humans who have sinned
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All the countries should experience happiness
Join the triumph of the skies
Celebrate with the glorious skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
Announce with the angels:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"The Messiah has been born in Bethlehem"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ worshipped by the highest heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ the eternal ruler
Late in time behold Him come
He has come late in time
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
The child born of a virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
The divine has taken on a human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Greet and praise the God who has become human
Pleased as man with man to dwell
The deity has elected to live with humans as a human
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, the one who is with us
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Honor the Prince of Peace born in heaven!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Welcome the son who is righteous!
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Rising with the power to heal
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly lays aside his luminosity
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humans will no longer experience death
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to resurrect the people of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to regenerate them
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The angels are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise and honor the recently born King"
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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