Hark the Herald Angels Sing -
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Hark! the herald angels sing
"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!
Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of the favored one
Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see
Hail, th'incarnate Deity
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
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 sone of earth
Born to give them second birth




Hark! the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!

Overall Meaning

The song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas classic that has been covered by many musicians over the years. The lyrics are a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the peace and love that he brings to the world. The opening lines, "Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King!" announce the arrival of Jesus and call for all people to rejoice.


The next lines, "Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled," focus on the message of Jesus' ministry, which was to bring peace to the world and to reconcile humanity with God. The song then goes on to describe Jesus as "Christ, the everlasting Lord," who was born in Bethlehem to "the favored one." He is called "the incarnate Deity" and "our Emmanuel," meaning "God with us."


The final verses of the song describe Jesus as the "Prince of peace" and "Son of Righteousness" who brings light and life to all. He was born to save humanity from death and to give them new life. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates the birth of Jesus and the hope that he brings to the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels from heaven are singing


"Glory to the newborn King!
"Praise and honor to the new King!


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


God and sinners reconciled"
God and sinners have been made friends again


Joyful, all ye nations, rise
All nations, rise up with joy


Join the triumph of the skies
Join in the triumph of the angels in the sky


With th' angelic host proclaim
Proclaim along with the angelic host


"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Christ has been born in Bethlehem"


Christ, by highest heav'n adored
Christ, who is loved by the highest heaven


Christ, the everlasting Lord
Christ, the Lord who will last forever


Late in time behold him come
He has come at a later time


Offspring of the favored one
He is the child of the chosen one


Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see
God, hidden in flesh, can now be seen


Hail, th'incarnate Deity
Greetings to the God made manifest in human form


Pleased, as man, with men to dwell
The God made manifest in human form is happy to live among people


Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, who is God with us!


Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Greetings to the Prince of peace, who was born in heaven!


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


Risen with healing in his wings
He has risen, carrying the power to heal


Mild he lays his glory by
He humbly sets aside his glory


Born that man no more may die
Born so that people never have to die again


Born to raise the sone of earth
Born to raise up the people of the earth


Born to give them second birth
Born to give them a new, spiritual birth


Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels from heaven are singing


"Glory to the newborn King!"
"Praise and honor to the new King!"




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN

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@dogbounty1282

โ€œGod and sinners reconciledโ€ I could weep every time I hear that lyric

Christ is King ๐Ÿ‘‘โœ๏ธ

@slumbersome1177

Frank Sinatra's voice is so relaxing but also so strong

@prestonmein4600

I love to hear Frank sing about our Lord Jesus!!! Hallelujah. They just donโ€™t make music like this anymore. God bless you all this Christmas๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

@literallytaylor370

Absolute favorite time of the year. Glad Frank also provided us with with music!

@little_hunt3r

Iโ€™ve listened to the album this song is apart of for all the 20 years Iโ€™ve lived. Iโ€™m not religious at all. But it is still my favourite Christmas song from the collection by far. There is a simple majesty to Frankโ€™s voice

@thebpz

โ€‹@mr.giggles6265I saw a comment like this coming

@firstroundboxing7649

Praise God

@Thelostpiano

Nur Sinatra kann es am besten singen und natรผrlich der Chor im hintergrundโคโคโคโคโคโค

@michaelcozzini5252

One of my favorite ChristMas albums. Love his โ€œChristmas Memoriesโ€ on one of his other Christmas albums. Always tear up during the same place when I hear that song.

@AndreiaLuizaS

Love Mr Sinatra๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ™Œ

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