The New Christian Hymnal ‎#59

59. 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 angelic hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."

2 Christ, by highest Heav'n adore,
Christ, the everlasting Lord:
Late in time behold Him come,
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail th' incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."

3 Hail the Heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun 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.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
• Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1739)
• Refrain First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1840)
• Arranger: W. H. Cummings (1850)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 D
• Incipit: 51171 33255 54323
• Key: G Major