Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#209

209. 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 reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise;
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th’angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem!

Chorus:
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King!

2. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son 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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707–1788
• Refrain First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 (10 lines)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-14
• Topic: Christmas
• Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: 3 Nephi 25:2

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809–1847
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 (10 lines)
• Incipit: 51171 33255 54323
• Key: F Major