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Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
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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 host 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!"
Gloria
Gloria
Gloria
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!"
Glory to the newborn King
The first stanza of the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" primarily reflects the joy and peace that Jesus Christ's birth brought to earth. Angels are being called out to sing, proclaiming glory to the newborn King- Jesus Christ. The "mercy mild" mentioned in the lyrics talks about the forgiving nature of God towards humanity. This stanza aims to convey the message of unity among different nations, who are coming together to celebrate the joy of Christ's birth. The statement "God and sinners reconciled!" suggests that through Jesus Christ's birth, bridge-building occurred between God and humanity, who were previously disconnected.
The second stanza of the song focuses on Christ, the Savior. Christ is said to have been revered in the highest levels of Heaven and is the everlasting Lord. He came on earth as the offspring of a virgin, Mary, and was placed in a manger in Bethlehem. The lyrics also emphasize that Christ, often referred to as the incarnate Deity, chose to leave God's side and come to earth to live among humanity as a human being. This section of the carol assures listeners that Christ's extraordinary nature does not prevent him from relating to people as a man.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers of God sing
"Glory to the newborn King
"Praise to the newly born King
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth, and forgiveness for all
God and sinners reconciled!"
God has made peace with sinners through the birth of Christ
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations rise up with joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the triumphant angels in the sky
With angelic host proclaim
Proclaim with the angelic hosts
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
"Christ has been born in Bethlehem!"
Christ, by highest Heav′n adored
Christ, who is worshipped by the highest Heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord
Christ, the eternal ruler
Late in time, behold Him come
After a long wait, see Him arrive
Offspring of a virgin's womb
Son born of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
See the divine essence hidden in human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Praise the God made flesh
Pleased as man with man to dwell
God was pleased to dwell among mankind as a man
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hail the Heav′n-born Prince of Peace!
Praise the heavenly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Praise the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to all
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Risen with the power to heal
Mild, He lays His glory by
Gently, He puts aside His glory
Born that man no more may die
Born so that man may not die anymore
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to raise the people of earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new life
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The messengers of God sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise to the newly born King"
Glory to the newborn King
Praise to the newly born King
Writer(s): Charles Wesley, David Lachance, Felix Mendelssohn
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Philippians4vs8
Love, love their music! All about beautiful Jesus! Speaks deeply to my spirit and brings tears to my eyes!
@markspitsin2235
Such an amazing version of this song. I don't know how it doesn't have more views. Blown away.
@gloriablair1978
This is so awesome and this song is so amazing it has the whole gospel in it and is sung so beautifully. Thank you.
@jesusistgott
The most beautiful song in this version, its glorious. Praise the Lord.
@endeysantos4117
nossa que voz linda 😍😍😍😍😍maravilhoso hino
@lumpyfishgravy
Beautiful arrangement!
@PreciouzRoyal
Beautiful ! Praise God
@OnlybyHisMercy
Sweet voices, genuine praise!
@laurenmlopez6640
Beautiful!!
@sandrosilvestrini8139
Beautiful musical and vocal arrangement,! Is there a sheet oh music?