Laudes Domini ‎#142

142. The Nativity

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;
With the angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem!

2 Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the Virgin's womb:
Vailed in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with men to dwell;
Jesus, our Immanuel!

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 man no more may die:
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: The Nativity
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ; Advent of Christ: At Birth; Christ: Advent at Birth

Tune Information

• Name: HERALD ANGELS
• Arranger: fr. Mendelssohn
• Meter: 7s. D
• Key: G Major or modal