Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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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"

Hark! The herald angels sing
"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 th'incarnate Deity,
Pleased with us in flesh 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 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"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by the Praise and Worship Orchestra are a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the peace and reconciliation that he brings to the world. The song begins with the angels singing out in joy and proclaiming glory to the newborn king. The angels announce that with the birth of Jesus, there is peace on earth and mercy for all sinners. It emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus, being adored by the highest heaven and being the everlasting Lord.


The second verse speaks of Jesus' miraculous birth, being born to a virgin, and how he is both fully human and fully divine. The lyrics exclaim that God has veiled himself in flesh and dwells among us as Jesus, our Emmanuel. The angels continue to sing glory to the newborn king, recognizing the significance of this birth and the hope it brings to all.


The third verse exalts Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the Sun of Righteousness. It highlights how he brings light and life to all and carries the power to heal. The lyrics reveal Jesus' humility in laying aside his glory to be born as a humble baby, and the purpose of his birth is to offer a new birth for humanity, granting eternal life and hope for all.


Overall, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a hymn that exalts the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his divine nature, his role in bringing peace and reconciliation, and the hope he offers through his sacrifice.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers from heaven proclaim loudly and joyfully


"Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor to the recently born King


Peace on earth, and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and gentle mercy


God and sinners reconciled!"
God and those who have strayed from Him have been brought back together!


Joyful, all ye nations rise
Rejoice, people from every nation, stand up


Join the triumph of the skies
Join the glorious victory of the heavens


With th'angelic host proclaim
Together with the angelic multitude declare


"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Jesus, the Anointed One, has been born in Bethlehem


Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ, who is highly praised in the highest heaven


Christ the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal ruler


Late in time, behold Him come
In the fullness of time, see Him arrive


Offspring of a virgin's womb
Born from the womb of a virgin


Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
In human form, see the divine nature


Hail th'incarnate Deity,
Greetings to the God who has become manifest in human form


Pleased with us in flesh to dwell
With pleasure, He chose to live among us as a human


Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, who is our God with us


Hail the heav'n born Prince of Peace
Greetings to the Prince of Peace, born in heaven


Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Greetings to the radiant source of righteousness


Light and life to all He brings
He brings illumination and vitality to everyone


Ris'n with healing in His wings
He has risen with the power to heal, just as wings bring swift assistance


Mild He lays His glory by
He willingly sets aside His majestic splendor and power


Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may no longer face eternal death


Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to lift up the people of the earth


Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a new spiritual birth


Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers from heaven proclaim loudly and joyfully


"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor to the recently born King




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@pokejie777

i love it! thanks for uploading this wonderful video ❤️❤️ Merry Christmas everyone 🌟🌟

@SingandMakeMusic

Beautiful song Glasgow Church! We've added this to our Christmas Carols and Worship Songs playlists ✨ 🙌

@stevenprince2745

Just lovely to listen to the music it brings carmness in your soul

@johngood3163

Very nicely done

@MildlyRabid

This is a wonderful version!

@suhaniyapriya6497

God

@GlasgowChurchofChrist

Amen!

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