24b. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

1 Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!

2 Joyful all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
Universal nature say,
Christ the Lord is born today!
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King.

3 Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see,
Hail the incarnate Deity!
Pleased as Man with men to appear,
Jesus, our Immanuel here!

4 Hail, the heavenly Prince of Peace,
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King.

5 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.

6 Come Desire of nations, come,
Fix is us Thy humble home;
Oh, to all thyself impart,
Formed in each believing heart!
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born King.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing
Title: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (1739 Altered)
Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1901
Topic: Christmas
Notes: Second Tune
Tune Information
Name: MENDELSSOHN
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, 1809-1847 (1840)
Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
Source: Cantata: Gott ist Licht



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