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 th’angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
To the new born 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
To the new born King
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a popular Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song is filled with joy and adoration for the newborn King, emphasizing the message of peace on earth and God's mercy for sinners. The lyrics invite all nations to join in the celebration and proclaim the good news alongside the angelic host.
The opening lines, "Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King," convey a sense of excitement and urgency, as if a grand announcement is being made. The lyric "Hark!" means to listen attentively, emphasizing the importance of this message. The angels are heralding the birth of the King, giving glory to God for the arrival of Jesus.
The song then continues to describe Jesus as the "heav'n-born Prince of Peace" and the "Son of Righteousness." These titles highlight Jesus' divine nature and his role as the bringer of light and life to all. The line "Born that man no more may die" refers to Jesus' purpose of offering salvation and eternal life to humanity. He is born to raise the sons of earth and give them a second birth, signifying the transformative power of his birth and sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen attentively! The heavenly messengers are singing
Glory to the newborn King
Praise and honor be to the recently born King
To the new born King
Addressing the King who has just been born
Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace
Rejoice in the celestial-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Greetings to the Son who embodies righteousness
Light and life to all he brings
He brings illumination and vitality to everyone
Ris’n with healing in his wings
Arising with the ability to provide healing and restoration
Mild he lays his glory by
Gently setting aside his magnificence
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may have eternal life without death
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to elevate the inhabitants of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a renewed existence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, Felix Mendelssohn
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