Story Behind The Song
This arrangement was written for the 2012 Christmas Concert of the Princeton United Methodist Church Chancel Choir. Sheet music for all instruments is available as needed. For parts, contact Ken Morrison by e-mail: drkenmorrison@yahoo.com
Get Ken's sheet music: kenmorrison.musicaneo.com
Song Description
A mid-tempo arrangement of the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." The choral parts are played by instruments on this demo recording.
| Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Classical - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Instrumental |
| Mood |
Joyful |
Subject |
Hope |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Lyrics by Charles Wesley, 1734; alt. by George Whitefield, 1753, and others (Lk. 2:8-14)
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!"
Refrain:
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 with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel.
3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that we no more may die;
Born to raise us from the earth,
Born to give us second birth.