Concordia ‎#66

66. 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;
With th'angelic host proclaim
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King."

2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Come, Desire of Nations, come,
Fix in us Thy humble home.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th'Incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell;
Jesus, our Immanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King."

3 Hail, the heav'n-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.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King."

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley (1739)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Church Festivals: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Mendelssohn (1840)
• Key: G Major
• Source: Arr. William H. Cummings, 1855