The Church Hymnal ‎#49

49. Hark! the herald angels sing

1 Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconcil'd!
Joyful all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies:
With th' angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King.

3 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold Him come,
Offspring of the Virgin's womb.

4 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the Incarnate Deity,
Pleased as Man with man to dwell;
Jesus, our Emmanuel!

5 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.

6 Risen with healing in His wings,
Light and life to all He brings,
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Author: C. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Mendelssohn
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. D. With Refrain.
• Key: G Major or modal