Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a Christmas carol that first appeared in the 18th century. The lyrics were written by Charles Wesley in 1739, and the melody was adapted from Felix Mendelssohn in 1840. Originally, Mendelssohn composed the melody to celebrate Johann Gutenbergs invention of the printing press, and the melody was intended to be secular. However, the expressive power of the music was deemed suitable for Wesleys text when they were com ... See more [+] bined by William H. Cummings in 1855.
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Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King
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Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled"
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Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies
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With angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem"
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Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the everlasting Lord;
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Late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin's womb
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Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see; hail the incarnate De-i-ty
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Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel
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Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness!
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Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings
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Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die
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Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth
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Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"