Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Orchestra & 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 heaven 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 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 newborn King"
The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas hymn that has become a staple of the holiday season. The opening lines of the song, "Hark, the herald angels sing / 'Glory to the newborn King,'" call to mind the angelic announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. The first stanza goes on to proclaim the good news of the Messiah's arrival, with the lines "Peace on earth and mercy mild / God and sinners reconciled" pointing to the salvation that his coming brings.
The second stanza speaks of the divinity and humanity of Christ, calling him "Christ the everlasting Lord" and "Hail the incarnate Deity." This emphasizes the powerful combination of God and man that Christ represents. The final stanza puts the focus on Christ's role as the Prince of Peace, with lines like "Risen with healing in His wings" that bring to mind the hope and renewal that his message brings.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are a celebration of the birth of Christ and the hope that he brings to the world. They highlight his divinity and humanity, as well as his role as a messenger of peace and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark, the herald angels sing
Listen, the angels are singing
"Glory to the newborn King
Praise the new King who has been born
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and kindness towards all
God and sinners reconciled"
God has forgiven sinners and brought them back to Him
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations should be happy and stand up
Join the triumph of the skies
Be a part of the victorious celebration in the sky
With the angelic host proclaim
Together with the angels, declare
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
That Christ was born in Bethlehem
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ is worshipped by the highest Heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord
Christ is the eternal Lord
Late in time behold Him come
He came into the world later in time
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
He was born from a Virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
In human form, we can see God
Hail the incarnate Deity
Praise the God who came in the flesh
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He is happy to live with people as a human
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus is our God with us
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Praise the Prince of Peace who was 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
Risen with healing in His wings
He has risen with healing in His power
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly sets aside His glory
Born that man no more may die
He was born so that people wouldn't die anymore
Born to raise the sons of earth
He was born to resurrect humanity
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new life
Hark, The herald angels sing
Listen, the angels are singing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Praise the new-born King
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Written by: Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn
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