133. 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 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 the Virgin's womb:
Veiled 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 new-born King."

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 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."

(optional ending)
Gloria Gloria in excelsis,
in excelsis Deo,
Gloria!

Text Information
First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
Title: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
Meter: 7.7.7.7.D. with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Jesus Our Savior : His Birth
Notes: Optional choral ending
Tune Information
Name: MENDELSSOHN
Arranger: William H. Cummings
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Meter: 7.7.7.7.D. with Refrain
Key: F Major



Media
More media are available on the text authority and tune authority pages.

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us