Opinion on Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics
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[Verse 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!”
[Verse 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 the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! the herald angels sing:
“Glory to the newborn King!”
[Verse 3]
Hail the Heav’n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son 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!”
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Verse 1: A Message of Joy and Reconciliation
The timeless carol “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” has graced the Christmas season with its divine melody and profound lyrics for centuries. As the very first verse unfolds, we are greeted with the resounding proclamation, “Glory to the newborn King!” These words, which serve as the opening of this cherished hymn, encapsulate the heart and soul of the Christmas story.
The initial lines, “Hark! the herald angels sing: ‘Glory to the newborn King!’” call upon our attention. “Hark!” invites us to listen closely, to heed the heavenly message that follows. The “herald angels” are not messengers of worldly news but celestial beings announcing a profound and transcendent event. They sing not of worldly conquests or material riches, but of the glory bestowed upon a newborn King.
“Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled” beautifully encapsulates the essence of Christmas. It speaks of a divine peace that descends upon the world, bringing reconciliation between God and humanity. In the birth of Christ, we find God’s mercy and grace extended to all, mending the rift caused by sin. The birth of Jesus signifies God’s profound love for humankind, a love that bridges the gap between divinity and mortality.
The verse continues, inviting “joyful, all ye nations” to rise and join in the celestial celebration. It’s a call to all people, transcending national boundaries and cultural differences, to partake in the triumph unfolding in the skies. The angelic hosts, the messengers of this wondrous news, proclaim with celestial voices: “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Here, in a humble manger in Bethlehem, the Savior of the world enters the human stage.