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:
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



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