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Hark! the herald-angels sing,
Glory to the new born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled.
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Verse 2. |
Joyful!, all ye nations rise,
Join the anthem of the skies;
With th'Angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
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Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold Him come,
Offspring of a Virgin's womb.
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Verse 4. |
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see!
Hail, the Incarnate Deity!
Pleased as Man with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Immanuel.
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Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life of all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.
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Verse 6. |
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.
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