Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Williams Vanessa Lyrics

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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 angelic host proclaim

Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born king

Hail the heav'n-born prince of peace
Hail the son of rightousness
Light and life to all he brings
Risen 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 new born king

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 angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born king

Uh yeah
(Glory) Glory to the new born king

With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born
Glory to the new born
Glory to the new, born king

Mh yeah
Sing it

Overall Meaning

"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Written by Charles Wesley and set to music by Felix Mendelssohn, it has become one of the most popular hymns sung during the holiday season.

The lyrics of the song convey a sense of joy and praise, with the angels serving as messengers heralding the birth of the new king. The opening lines, "Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the new born king," set the tone for the song, calling upon everyone to listen to the angels and recognize the glory of the newborn king.

The subsequent lines, "Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled," highlight the significance of Jesus' birth in bringing peace and mercy to the world and reconciling humanity with God. The carol emphasizes the divine role of Jesus in bringing salvation to mankind and offering a second birth to humanity.

The second verse focuses on Jesus as the "heav'n-born prince of peace" and the "son of righteousness." It depicts Jesus as a beacon of light and life, bringing healing and hope to all. It acknowledges his sacrifice by mentioning how he "lays his glory by" to be born as a human, with the purpose of eradicating death and raising humanity to a new life.

The closing lines echo the beginning, exclaiming, "Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the new born king," emphasizing the everlasting message of rejoicing and giving glory to Jesus.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the angels who are singing

Glory to the new born king
Praise and honor the newly born king

Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and gentle mercy

God and sinners reconciled
God and sinners coming together and finding forgiveness

Joyful all ye nations rise
Let all nations rise up with joy

Join the triumph of the skies
Join the victorious celebration in the heavens

With angelic host proclaim
Together with the angelic army, declare

Christ is born in Bethlehem
Christ has been born in Bethlehem

Hail the heav'n-born prince of peace
Give praise to the prince of peace, born in heaven

Hail the son of rightousness
Hail the son who embodies righteousness

Light and life to all he brings
He brings light and life to everyone

Risen with healing in his wings
Risen with the power to heal and save

Mild he lays his glory by
Gently he sets aside his glory

Born that man no more may die
Born so that mankind may no longer perish

Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to lift up humanity

Born to give them second birth
Born to grant them a new spiritual life

Uh yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm

(Glory) Glory to the new born king
(Honor) Praise and honor the newly born king