270. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

1 Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born king;
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all you nations, rise;
join the triumph of the skies;
with angelic hosts proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Refrain:
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born king!”

2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Christ, the ever-lasting Lord,
late in time behold him come,
offspring of the virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see!
Hail, the incarnate deity!
Pleased as man with us to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel! [Refrain]

3 Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
ris'n with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise each child of earth,
born to give us second birth. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing
Title: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing
Meter: 7 7 7 7 D with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Christmas; Angels
Tune Information
Name: MENDELSSOHN
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
Arranger: William H. Cummings, 1831-1915
Meter: 7 7 7 7 D with refrain
Key: F Major



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