Hark The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics
Vince Guaraldi Trio
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 th' angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Christ, by highest heaven 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 as man with man to dwell;
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Come, Desire of nations come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Rise, the Woman's conquering Seed,
Bruise in us the Serpent's head.
Adam's likeness, Lord efface:
Stamp Thy image in its place;
Second Adam, from above,
Reinstate us in thy love.
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.
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Vince Guaraldi Trio's version of "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" was released in 1965 on their album, A Charlie Brown Christmas. It is an instrumental jazz rendition of the traditional English carol written by Charles Wesley and Felix Mendelssohn.
The band consists of pianist Vince Guaraldi, bassist Fred Marshall, and drummer Jerry Granelli. The track follows a typical jazz format, featuring a walking bass line and drums to provide a steady rhythm for the piano’s improvisations. The lyrics are sung throughout the song, but they take a back seat to the instrumentation. This makes it a great choice for those who enjoy listening to jazz music without having to focus too much on the words.