hark the herald angels sing
E
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
E A B
Joyful, all ye nations rise
E A B
Join the triumph of the skies
A F#m
With the angelic host proclaim:
B E B E
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
A F#m
Hark! The herald angels sing
B E B E
"Glory to the newborn King!"
E
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
E A B
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
E A B
Hail the incarnate Deity
A F#m
Pleased as man with man to dwell
B E B E
Jesus, our Emmanuel
A F#m
Hark! The herald angels sing
B E B E
"Glory to the newborn King!"
E
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
E A B E
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
E
Light and life to all He brings
B F#m B
Ris'n with healing in His wings
E A B
Mild He lays His glory by
E A B
Born that man no more may die
A F#m
Born to raise the sons of earth
B E B E
Born to give them second birth
A F#m
Hark! The herald angels sing
B E B E
"Glory to the newborn King
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Written by Charles Wesley, 1739