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Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Hymn and Lyrics Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

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THE only hymn of Charles Wesley that has been admitted to the Book of Common Prayer of the Church of
Charles Wesley
England is this Christmas hymn. This is true in spite of the fact that, as an ordained clergyman of that denomination, he was the greatest hymn-writer ever produced by the Church of England. But, of course, Charles Wesley and his brother, John Wesley, belong to Methodism as well. Until death came to them they remained clergymen of the Established Church. The great religious movement founded by John Wesley, and inspired by the hymns of Charles Wesley, and known therefore as the Wesleyan Revival, was intended to quicken the spiritual work of their church. But, besides doing this, it developed into organized Methodism as a separate church, and as such has proved to be a tremendous religious force in the world.

This Christmas hymn was first written in 1739 and first published the same year in Hymns and Sacred Poems by John and Charles Wesley, their first joint hymnal; and it began with the lines:

Hark ! how all the welkin rings,
Glory to the King of kings.

Many revisions have been made in the original hymn, some of which are contained in our Sunday School Hymnal. This hymn has been more widely published in hymn books than any other by Charles Wesley, and is one of the most beloved hymns in the English language. It gives such clear utterance in poetic form to the doctrines of the incarnation that the full meaning of the birth of Christ fairly sings its way into the hearts and memories of those who worship.

Hark The Herald Angels Sing 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!"

 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 the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

 Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n 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 newborn King!"

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Below are some hymn stories and lyrics and videos links for some old hymn that I believe you may be super interested in:

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Hymn Story and Lyrics - Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Composer: Charles Wesley)

Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending Hymn Lyrics and Story

All Hail The Power of Jesus Name Hymn Story and Lyrics

Jesus Lover of My Soul Hymn Story - Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild Hymn and Lyrics - Charles Wesley, 1707-1788

The God Of Abraham Praise Hymn Story and Lyrics - Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799

We Plow The Fields, And Scatter Hymn - Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
"Come, Thou Almighty King" Author unknown

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