The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#31

31. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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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 the angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

Refrain:
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 the incarnate Deity,
Pleased in flesh with us to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel.

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 we no more may die.
Born to raise us from the earth,
Born to give us second birth.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739; alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Hark! The herald angels sing
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-20
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  Galatians 4:4-5
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Kingship

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Mendelssohn (1840)
• Arranger: William Hayman Cummings (1855)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain
• Key: F Major