Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

One of the most prolific and inspiring hymn writers of all time (1707–1788). Along with his brother John, he founded the Methodist movement. Wesley wrote over 6,500 hymns, often finding inspiration while riding on horseback. His hymns, such as 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' and 'And Can It Be', are celebrated for their theological depth and emotional warmth. His writing was fueled by a dramatic conversion in 1738, after which he dedicated his life to outdoor preaching and writing songs that ordinary, uneducated people could sing to experience God's love.

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 heaven adored

Christ, the everlasting Lord

Late in time behold him come

Offspring of the Virgin's womb

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see

Hail the incarnate Deity

Pleased as man with men to dwell

Jesus, our Emmanuel

Hark! the herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King

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 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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