Cummings & Mendelssohn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (After Mendelssohn's Gutenberg Cantata, WoO 9, MWV D4)

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, "Glory to the newborn King!" 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. Veiled in common Humanity. Pleased as man with man to Dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the Newborn King!" Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace. Hail of Righteousness. Light And life to all he Brings, risen with healing In his wings. Mild He lays his Glory by. That the sons earth, God. Herald newborn