Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Nils Landgren & Friends 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 th’angelic host proclaim,
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun 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;
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!”
The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins with an angelic announcement of the birth of the newborn King and the sentiment of peace on earth and mercy for all. The song expresses joy and celebration for the momentous occasion with the choir of angels and encourages all nations to join in and proclaim the news.
The chorus of the song repeats the same message of glory to the newborn King and peace on earth. The second verse continues to extol the virtues of the newborn King, calling Him the Prince of Peace and the Sun of Righteousness. The lyrics allude to the healing and life that Jesus brings with Him, and how He came to the earth to save humanity from sin and death. The verse concludes with the idea that Jesus was born to give us a new life, a second birth.
Overall, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a song that expresses joy and celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics emphasize the message of peace and reconciliation between God and humanity, and the hope and promise that Jesus brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! The herald angels sing,
Listen! The angels who announce important news are singing,
“Glory to the newborn King;
The angels sing praises to the new King who has just been born;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
He brings peace and gentle mercy to the earth,
God and sinners reconciled!”
God and sinners have been brought back together and reconciled;
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
All nations should rise up and rejoice,
Join the triumph of the skies;
And celebrate with the angels high up in the sky;
With th’angelic host proclaim,
Let’s all together with the angels proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
That Christ has been born in Bethlehem!
Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace!
Greet the heavenly Prince of Peace with honor and respect!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Praise the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
He brings light and life to everyone,
Ris’n with healing in His wings.
With healing in His wings, He has come to bring new life.
Mild He lays His glory by,
He gently sets aside His glory,
Born that man no more may die;
So that mankind may never die again;
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to raise the children of the Earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Born to give them a new life, a second birth.
Hark! The herald angels sing,
Listen! The angels who announce important news are singing,
“Glory to the newborn King;
Praises to the new King who has just been born;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
He brings peace and gentle mercy to the earth,
God and sinners reconciled!”
God and sinners have been brought back together and reconciled;
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
All nations should rise up and rejoice,
Join the triumph of the skies;
And celebrate with the angels high up in the sky;
With th’angelic host proclaim,
Let’s all together with the angels proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
That Christ has been born in Bethlehem!
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