Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Vienna Boys Choir-London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics

The Vienna Choir Boys's rendition of the classic Christmas hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" expresses the awe and wonder of the birth of Christ, and the message of peace and reconciliation it brings. The opening stanza rejoices in the salvation message of Christ's birth, declaring that "Glory" is due to the "newborn King". The second line emphasizes the significance of his birth by announcing that it has brought "Peace on earth and mercy mild" and that God has reconciled with sinful human beings. The third line thus sets the tone of the song, urging all nations to join in the triumph of the skies, to declare Christ's birth as the savior of the world.

The second stanza delves deeper into the mystery of Christ's birth, describing him as the "Heav'n adored" and "everlasting Lord". It emphasizes his humanity, born from a virgin's womb, while at the same time proclaiming his divinity, the "incarnate Deity." This striking combination is expressed in the phrase "veiled in flesh the Godhead see". The following lines reiterate the message of Emmanuel, the "God with us", who has come to dwell with humanity as one of us.

The final stanza hails Christ as the "Prince of peace" and the "Son of Righteousness", bringing light and life to all, with healing in his wings. The closing lines celebrate his sacrificial love, with Christ laying his glory, to be born as a helpless child, so that he might save all. It wraps up the song with a hopeful message of new beginnings, with Christ coming to give life to those who were once dead, declaring that he was "Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth".