Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Richard & Adam 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 angelic hosts 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 classic Christmas hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse of the song is a call to all people to celebrate the arrival of the new king. The angels are singing "Glory to the newborn king," and the song speaks of the peace on earth and mercy that this king brings. The verse encourages all people to join in the triumph of the skies and proclaim the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. The second verse of the song speaks of Christ's divinity and his birth as the son of God. The lyrics describe the wonder of the incarnation and the joy it brings to humanity. The verse declares Jesus as the Prince of Peace and the one who brings light and life to all people. The final verse of the song speaks of Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection. The lyrics describe Jesus as the one who was born to raise the sons of earth and give them a second birth.
While "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is often associated with Christmas, it is actually a hymn that celebrates Jesus Christ's birth, life, sacrificial death, and resurrection. The song was written by Charles Wesley in 1739 and it was originally titled "Hymn for Christmas-Day." The lyrics were later modified by George Whitefield and Felix Mendelssohn. The melody used today is based on Mendelssohn's composition known as "Festgesang."
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! heavenly messengers are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor be to the newly born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May the earth be peaceful, filled with gentle mercy
God and sinners reconciled
God has reconciled with sinners
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations, rise in joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Take part in the triumph of the heavenly hosts
With angelic hosts proclaim
Proclaim with the heavenly hosts
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Christ by highest Heav'n adored
Christ, who is adored in the highest of heavens
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ, the Lord who is eternal!
Late in time behold Him come
Behold Him come after a long time
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Offspring of a virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
See the divinity, covered by flesh
Hail the incarnate Deity
Greetings to the God who became human
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Pleased to live among mankind as a man
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hail the Heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Greetings to the Prince of Peace born from heaven!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings to the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Risen with the power to heal
Mild He lays His glory by
Gently, He lays aside his glory
Born that man no more may die
Born so that mankind need no longer die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to raise the human race
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new birth
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! heavenly messengers are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor be to the newly born King
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adam Lawson
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Misty Wyatt
Your voices make me want to cry!!! So absolutely beautiful
Misty Wyatt
Pure talent!!!
Reena Suri
Listening in may just beautiful so peaceful 🙏
Wes Lerat
Beautiful rendition of this Christmas classic...
Lezel Meyer
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