Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; George Whitefield, 1714-1770 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #85 (1999) Meter: 7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Advent and Nativity Lyrics: 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!"
Refrain:
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King."
2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord:
Long desired, behold Him come,
Finding here His humble home.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th'incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with men to dwell,
Jesus our Immanuel. [Refrain]
3 Hail the heaven-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] Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing