Wartburg Hymnal ‎#132

132. 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;
Universal nature say,
Christ the Lord is born today.

Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the new-born King!

2 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold Him come,
Offspring of a virgin's womb:
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail th'incarnate Deity,
Pleased as Man with man to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel! [Refrain]

3 Hail the heavenly Prince of Peace,
Hail the Sun of Righteousness;
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n 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. [Refrain]

4 Come, Desire of nations, come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Rise, the woman's conquering seed,
Bruise in us the serpent's head.
Adam's likeness, Lord, efface;
Stamp Thy likeness in its place;
Oh, to all Thy self impart,
Formed in each believing heart. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Author: Ch. Wesley
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Christmas
• Notes: Tune: MENDELSSOHN

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