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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing


Words by Charles Wesley (1707-1788) alt. by George Whitfield (1714-1770), 1739
Tune: MENDELSSOHN, by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), 1840. Setting by William H. Cummings (1831-1915), 1857
Key signature: F major (1 flat)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 7.7.7.7.D. with Refrain
Public Domain
Organ Performance at Hymns Without Words
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 host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” 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 man to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
3. Hail the heav’nborn Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun 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!”