Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Merry Christmas Symphonic Ensemble & Chorus 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 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 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 on high
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 carol that is commonly sung during the holiday season. The lyrics are a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and convey a message of peace, joy, and hope for all nations.
In the first verse, the angels are proclaiming the arrival of the newborn King, sending a message of glory and honor. They announce that with the birth of Jesus, there is peace on earth and mercy for all sinners. This highlights the Christian belief in Jesus as the savior who reconciles humanity with God.
The second verse focuses on the divine nature of Jesus. He is described as the Lord who is adored in the highest heavens. The lyrics mention his miraculous birth, being born of a virgin, and emphasize that he is both fully God and fully human. This incarnation of divinity is viewed as a wonderful and profound act of God's love for humanity.
The final verse reflects on the impact of Jesus' birth. He is hailed as the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness, bringing light and life to everyone. The lyrics speak of Jesus' purpose, which is to provide healing and salvation to humanity. By being born, he brings hope and the promise of eternal life, defeating death and offering a second birth for all.
Throughout the song, the angels are heralding the birth of Jesus, declaring his greatness and significance. The repeated exclamation of "Glory to the newborn King!" expresses the awe and reverence for the arrival of the Messiah and the hope that his birth brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen attentively, as the messengers of good news sing
Glory to the newborn King!
Praise and honor be given to the recently born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace and gentle compassion on the earth
God and sinners reconciled
God and those who have strayed from righteousness are now united
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations, filled with joy, stand up
Join the triumph of the skies
Partake in the victorious celebration from the heavens
With the angelic host proclaim:
Together with the angelic army, declare
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"The anointed one is born in Bethlehem"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
The anointed one is worshipped by the highest heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
The anointed one, the eternal ruler!
Late in time behold Him come
At a later time, witness His arrival
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born from the womb of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Perceive the divine nature concealed in human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Greet and praise the God made manifest in the flesh
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Content to live among humankind
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our 'God with us'
Hail the heav'n Prince of Peace!
Greetings to the heavenly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings to the Son who brings righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
He brings illumination and vitality to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Risen with the power to heal, like the wings of a bird
Mild He lays His glory on high
Gently, He places His splendor above
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity will not experience death anymore
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to elevate the people of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a spiritual rebirth
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen attentively! The messengers of good news sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise and honor be given to the recently born King"
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