Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
United Studio Orchestra & Children's 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 traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics in these verses convey the joy and significance of this event.
The first verse begins by calling attention to the angelic proclamation, urging people to listen to the angels singing. The angels are singing about the glory and praise that is due to the newborn King, referring to Jesus. The mention of "Peace on earth and mercy mild" speaks to the message of peace and forgiveness that Jesus brings to humanity. The phrase "God and sinners reconciled" emphasizes the belief that through Jesus' birth, God is reconciling with sinners, offering redemption and a path to salvation.
The second verse acknowledges the divinity of Jesus, describing Him as being worshipped by the highest heavens. Jesus is referred to as the everlasting Lord, signifying His eternal nature. The line "Late in time behold Him come, offspring of a Virgin's womb" highlights the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth. It emphasizes that Jesus is the Son of God, conceived by the Virgin Mary, and emphasizes the divine aspect of His birth.
In the third verse, Jesus is hailed as the Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness. He is characterized as bringing light and life to all and having the power to heal. The phrase "Ris'n with healing in His wings" metaphorically suggests that Jesus brings hope and restoration to humanity. The line "Mild He lays His glory on high" implies that despite His divine nature, Jesus humbly came to Earth to bring salvation. The reference to being "born that man no more may die" speaks to the belief that Jesus' birth and subsequent sacrifice on the cross offer eternal life to humanity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" exalt and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as the Savior of humanity. They convey the message of hope, peace, and the promise of redemption that Jesus brings to all who believe in Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
Praise and honor the newly born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace and gentle mercy on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God and sinners are now united and reconciled
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations, rise up and be joyful
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the victorious celebration in the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
Proclaim together with the angelic host:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The angels are singing
Glory to the newborn King!
Praise and honor the newly born King
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ, worshipped by the highest heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ, the eternal Lord
Late in time behold Him come
In the fullness of time, see Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born from a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
See the divine nature hidden in human flesh
Hail the incarnate Deity
Greet and praise the God made flesh
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Delighted to live among humankind
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The angels are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise and honor the newly born King"
Hail the heav'n Prince of Peace!
Greetings to the heavenly Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings to the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Risen with the power to heal
Mild He lays His glory on high
Gently, He displays His glory above
Born that man no more may die
Born so that mankind may no longer die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to lift up the sons of the earth
Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them spiritual rebirth
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The angels are singing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise and honor the newly born King"
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John JP Patterson
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
by Charles Wesley
The United Methodist Hymnal #240
1. Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new born 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 new born King!"
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
late in time behold him come,
offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail th' incarnate Deity,
pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new born King!"
3. 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 we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new born King!"
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Each Christmas season United Methodists are invited by this venerable hymn to join the angels in swelling the cosmic chorus:
With th’angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born King!”
“Hark! the herald angels sing” highlights the virgin birth, the universal application of the coming of “th’incarnate Deity” to all nations, and that Christ, who was “pleased with us in flesh to dwell,” gives humanity a “second birth.” The “second” or “new birth” essential to Wesleyan theology was illustrated in John Wesley’s sermon, “The Marks of the New Birth” that provides extensive scriptural basis for his view.
UMC History of Hymns: http://tinyurl.com/zbynds9
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Ila Williams
Absolutely magnificent 💯🙏😇
Archbishop Patrick
Absolutely magnificent! I can just imagine a whole Christ mass on Christmas Eve with this group singing all the songs/hymns along with a congregation; WOW what a celebration! Absolutely love listening to this group!
Chloe The Brother Bear Fan
Wow the choir sounds beautiful
Philip Litchfield
Excellent!! Oh the wonder of the incarnation!!!!
Ila E. Williams
...Oh, the wonder of the incarnation...amen❤
MrTitan225
Magnificent .... My favorite Christmas masterpiece of song......it's so powerful and moving ...
JP R
May just be the most Beautiful version of this Christmas classic I have ever heard. No words.
enobong akpan
What a beautiful rendition, to God Alone be the glory
Be Fearless Air Time
This totally gave me chills amazing song
Celestine Afi
Angelic voices