Lakewood Church - Angels Medley (Hope Has Come) Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
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 angelic host proclaim
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the new-born king"
Verse 2
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life 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
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the new-born king"
Chorus
HOPE HAS COME
FOR ALL TO SEE
GLORY TO THE
NEW BORN KING
Verse 3
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Bridge
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
In excelsis Deo!
In excelsis Deo!
In excelsis Deo!
Video
Angels Medley (Hope Has Come) | Lakewood Music | Christmas single
Meaning & Inspiration
"Angels Medley (Hope Has Come)" by Lakewood Church, released on November 18, 2022, as a single, arrives as a profound spiritual offering, weaving together classic Christmas adoration with a vibrant, contemporary declaration of faith. This powerful compilation transcends a mere collection of carols, instead presenting a cohesive narrative that underscores the very essence of the Christmas story: the redemptive arrival of Jesus Christ. The underlying message is one of divine intervention, radical transformation, and the enduring hope His birth ushers into a world longing for reconciliation.
The medley commences with the timeless strains of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," immediately setting a tone of celestial announcement and universal celebration. The declaration of "Glory to the new-born king" reverberates with the angelic pronouncement in Luke 2:14, reminding us of the heavenly host proclaiming God's glory and bringing "peace on earth." This peace is not merely an absence of conflict, but a profound spiritual calm, born from the reality that "God and sinners reconciled." This reconciliation is the central miracle of the Incarnation, fulfilling prophecies and offering a bridge back to the Creator for all humanity, as described in passages like Romans 5:10 and Colossians 1:20-22. The call for "Joyful all ye nations rise" is an invitation to join this cosmic triumph, anticipating the day when every tongue will confess Christ's Lordship (Philippians 2:10-11). The subsequent lines, "Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness!" directly echo Isaiah 9:6, which names the Messiah as the Prince of Peace, and Malachi 4:2, which speaks of the "Sun of Righteousness" rising "with healing in His wings." This imagery profoundly connects the light of Christ with spiritual and physical restoration, reflecting John 1:4 and 8:12, where Jesus is presented as the source of light and life. The verse further emphasizes Christ's humility, that "Mild He lays His glory by," aligning with Philippians 2:6-8, which speaks of His self-emptying. His birth, then, is positioned as the ultimate act of love, "Born that man no more may die," offering salvation and the promise of eternal life, a truth beautifully articulated in John 3:16. The transformative power of His arrival is underscored by the proclamation that He was "Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth," a direct reference to the spiritual regeneration and new life in Christ that Jesus Himself taught in John 3:3-7.
The original chorus, "HOPE HAS COME FOR ALL TO SEE, GLORY TO THE NEW BORN KING," serves as the anchor of the medley, a powerful, contemporary affirmation that distills the essence of the preceding carols. It grounds the ancient story in a present-day reality, declaring Christ not just as a historical figure, but as the living embodiment of hope—a hope that is tangible and accessible to everyone. This is the very foundation of Christian faith, as highlighted in Hebrews 11:1, where faith is the assurance of things hoped for. The Messiah's arrival truly inaugurated an era where hope reigns, replacing despair with the promise of God’s unfailing presence and ultimate victory, a truth that floods the believer with "all joy and peace" through hope in the Holy Spirit, as Romans 15:13 affirms.
The medley then transitions into "Angels We Have Heard on High," bringing the joyous, celebratory sound of angelic praise back to the forefront. The lines describing the angels "Sweetly singing o'er the plains" and the mountains echoing "their joyous strains" vividly paints the picture of the divine spectacle described in Luke 2:13, where a "multitude of the heavenly host" broke into song. This vibrant imagery culminates in the iconic Latin refrain, "Gloria in excelsis Deo!"—"Glory to God in the highest!" This phrase, directly translated from the angels' song, transcends language, creating a universal chorus of worship that unites believers across time and culture in acknowledging the supreme glory due to the newborn King. Lakewood Church masterfully blends these scriptural narratives and poetic expressions into a worship experience that is both reverent and electrifying. It is a resounding call to remember the profound significance of Christ’s birth—the fulfillment of prophecy, the dawn of reconciliation, and the eternal source of hope for all who embrace Him. The song serves as an uplifting anthem, encouraging believers to declare with conviction that in Christ, hope has indeed arrived, visible and transformative for all humanity.