The Book of Praise ‎#139

139. Hark! the herald angels sing

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing (Ecoutez! la chant des anges) (Halld, mint zeng az egész ég)
• Title: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Translator (French): Edmond L. Budry, 1854-1932
• Refrain First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 D with refrain
• Language: English; French; Hungarian
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 9:6
  ;
  Matthew 1:22-23
  ;
  Luke 2:8-14
• Topic: Church Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace; Jesus Christ: Healer and Teacher; Jesus Christ: Emmanuel; Languages other than English: Hungarian; Languages other than English: French; Peace; Reconciliation
• Copyright: French translation © World Student Christian Federation from Cantate Domino

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
• Arranger: William Hayman Cummings, 1831-1915
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 D with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain