The New Century Hymnal ‎#160

160. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Jesus, the Light of the world)

1 Hark, the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Glory to the Christ-child bring,
Jesus, the light of the world.

Refrain:
We will follow the light, beautiful light,
come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright.
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the light of the world.

2 Joyful, all you saints arise,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Join the triumph of the skies,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

3 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Jesus, the light of the world;
Christ, the everlasting Word,
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

4 Hail the Bearer of God's peace!
Jesus, the light of the world;
Hail, the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Jesus, the Light of the world)
• Adapter: George D. Elderkin (alt.)
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: We will follow the light
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. with refrian
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 8:12
  ;
  John 9:5
• Topic: Christmas; Epiphany; Jesus Christ: Epiphany and Youth; Jesus Christ: Light; Year B: Christmas 1

Tune Information

• Name: ELDERKIN
• Composer: George D. Elderkin
• Arranger: Jeffrey Radford (1983)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. with refrian
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Arrangement © 1993 The Pilgrim Press