32. 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 newborn 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 Immanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."

3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun 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 sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
Title: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Christ: Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: MENDELSSOHN
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
Arranger: William H. Cummings, 1831-1915
Key: G Major
Copyright: Music used by permission of Novello & Co. Ltd
Notes: Now Public Domain



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