Christian Hymns ‎#317

317. Hark! The Herald Angels

1 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 angelic hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem,"
With angelic hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."

2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Veiled in flesh the God-head see;
Hail, incarnate Deity!
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,
Light and life to all he brings,
Ris'n with healing in his wings.

3 See, 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.
Let us then with angels sing;
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled,
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! The Herald Angels
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn-Barthody
• Meter: 7s D
• Key: G Major or modal