Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Riverlakes Worship 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 hosts 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 the Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail th'incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Jesus our Immanuel
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
We sing glory in the highest
Tell the world the Christ is born
Sent of Heaven, to the darkness
Bringing light to all the world
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Sun 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 us second birth
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
We sing glory in the highest
Tell the world the Christ is born
Sent of Heaven, to the darkness
Bringing light to all the world
We sing glory in the highest
Tell the world the Christ is born
Sent of Heaven, to the darkness
Bringing light to all the world
In the first stanza, the lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, referring to him as the "newborn King." It speaks of the joy and peace that comes with his arrival, as well as the concept of God reconciling with sinners. The lyrics encourage all nations to join in the celebration and proclaim the birth of Christ, acknowledging that it took place in Bethlehem.
Moving on to the second stanza, the lyrics highlight the adoration and reverence that Christ receives from the highest heaven. He is referred to as the everlasting Lord, and it mentions the significance of his arrival, being born of a virgin. The lyrics acknowledge his divinity, as the Godhead is veiled in his flesh. It states that he came to dwell among mankind, becoming Jesus our Immanuel (meaning "God with us").
In the third stanza, the chorus emphasizes the glory of Christ's birth, proclaiming it as an event that brings light to a dark world. It acknowledges his heavenly origins and states that he was sent by Heaven. The lyrics highlight his role as the Prince of Peace and the Sun of Righteousness, bringing light, life, and healing to all. It mentions how he humbly lays aside his glory to be born as a man, so that humanity may be saved and have the opportunity for a new life.
The final lines of the song reiterate the chorus, emphasizing the joy and glory that is proclaimed as the Christ is born. It repeats the message of Christ being sent from Heaven to bring light to the darkness of the world. The lyrics encourage believers to share this good news and proclaim the birth of Christ to the world, acknowledging the significance and impact of his arrival on humanity's spiritual journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angelic messengers are proclaiming
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!
Bringing together God and those who have sinned
Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Rejoice, all you nations, rise up
Join the triumph of the skies
Unite in the victory celebration of the heavens
With th'angelic hosts proclaim
Together with the angelic hosts, declare
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
That Christ has been born in Bethlehem!
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, worshipped by the highest heaven
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal ruler
Late in time behold him come
In a later era, see him come
Offspring of the Virgin's womb
The offspring of the Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Observe the Godhead concealed in human form
Hail th'incarnate Deity
Greetings to the embodied divinity
Pleased as man with men to dwell
Delighted to reside as a man with humanity
Jesus our Immanuel
Jesus, our God with us
We sing glory in the highest
We sing praises to the utmost
Tell the world the Christ is born
Inform the world that the Christ has been born
Sent of Heaven, to the darkness
Sent from Heaven, into the darkness
Bringing light to all the world
Bringing illumination to the entire world
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Greet the Prince of Peace born in heaven
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all he brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Risen with healing in his wings
Risen with the power to heal in his presence
Mild he lays his glory by
Gently, he sets aside his splendor
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may no longer die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to lift up the children of the earth
Born to give us second birth
Born to give us a new beginning
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Silas Sproul
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