Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald-angels sing,“Glory to the new-born 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 hosts proclaim,“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Refrain, after each verseHark! the herald-angels sing,“Glory to the new-born King!”

Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;Hail, th’ incarnate Deity,Pleased as man with men to dwell;Jesus, our Emmanuel!Hail, the heavenly 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.Come, Desire of nations, come,Fix in us Thy humble home;Oh, to all Thyself impart,Formed in each believing heart!