The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#95

95. 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 hosts proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."

Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."

2 Christ by highest heav'n adored;
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 t'appear,
Jesus our Immanuel here. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

4 Come, desire of nations, come!
Fix in us Thy humble home:
Rise the woman's conquering seed,
Bruise in us the serpent's head;
Adam's likeness now efface,
Stamp Thine image in its place:
Second Adam from above,
Reinstate us in Thy love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Title: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Refrain First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Atonement; Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
• Key: G Major