Pentatonix - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics
Lyrics
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 the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
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 the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
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 the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
Hark the herald
Hark the herald
Hark the herald angels sing
Video
[Yule Log Audio] Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Pentatonix
Meaning & Inspiration
Pentatonix's rendition of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," released on October 28, 2022, as part of their album *Holidays Around the World*, offers a powerful vocal interpretation of a Christmas classic that deeply resonates with its spiritual core. The song's enduring message, penned by Charles Wesley in 1739, centers on the glorious announcement of Jesus Christ's birth, emphasizing "Glory to the newborn King!" This is not merely a celebratory cry, but an unveiling of divine purpose, as further illuminated by the subsequent lines: "Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled." This profound theological statement finds its roots in scripture, particularly in the words of the prophet Isaiah, who foretold of a coming ruler who would bring justice and peace (Isaiah 9:6-7). The reconciliation of God and humanity, a central theme in Christian theology, is directly addressed in the Epistle to the Ephesians, which speaks of Christ breaking down the dividing wall of hostility (Ephesians 2:14-16). The call for nations to rise and join the angelic proclamation, "Christ is born in Bethlehem," echoes the very first Christmas narrative where a multitude of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God (Luke 2:13-14). The repeated phrases, while adding to the song's sonic texture, serve to reinforce the singular, urgent message of Christ's arrival. Pentatonix's arrangement, by focusing on the clarity and impact of the vocal delivery, allows the listener to truly absorb the profound meaning of this timeless hymn. It's a reminder that the Nativity was not just a historical event, but the pivotal moment when God's plan for salvation unfolded, bringing hope and the promise of redemption to all who would believe.