A Selection of Hymns ‎#CXXX

CXXX. The Song of the Angels

1 Hark, the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born king;
"Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
"God and sinners reconcil'd,"

2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumphs of the skies,
Hail the heaven-born prince of peace!
Hail the sun of righteousness!

3 [Mild he lays his glory by,
Born, that man no more might die:
Born, to raise the sons of earth,
Born, to give them second birth.]

4 Come, desire of nations, come,
Fix in us thy humble home;
Raise the woman's promis'd seed,
Bruise in us the serpent's head.

5 Glory to the new-born King,
Let us all the anthem sing,
"Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
"God and sinners reconcil'd!"

Text Information

• First Line: Hark, the herald angels sing
• Title: The Song of the Angels
• Author: J. C. W.
• Meter: Sevens
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: The Incarnation of Christ; Angels song at the birth of Christ; Song of the angel's at Christ's birth

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