Hymns and Tunes 1886 293
Hark! the herald angels sing
Words: Charles WesleyMusic: Felix Mendelssohn-BartholdyTune: Herald Angels7s. D.
1Hark! 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 the angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
2Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ the everlasting Lord;
In the manger born a king,
While adoring angels sing,
"Peace on earth, to men good-will;"
Bid the trembling soul be still.
Christ on earth has come to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
3Hail! the heaven-born Prince of peace!
Hail! the Sun of righteousness!
Life and light 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.
- Words
- Charles Wesley
- Tune
- Herald Angels
- Also sung to
- Mendelssohn (SDA Hymnal #122)
- Meter
- 7s. D.
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The verse
- Meter
- 7.7.7.7.7.7.8.7 · the hymnal prints 7s. D.
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 78% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- AABBCCDE
Could also be sung to Martyn, Ratisbon, Salzburg, Wickham · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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