Hark! The Herald Angel Sings
101 Strings Orchestra · Other Songs - 101 Strings Orchestra
"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!"
Hark! The Herald Angel Sings
Recorded by the 101 Strings Orchestra, this arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol 'Hark! The Herald Angel Sings' exemplifies the ensemble's mastery of classical instrumentation applied to festive repertoire. The orchestra's performance captures the solemn yet celebratory spirit of the original hymn, utilizing a rich array of strings to create a lush, resonant texture characteristic of mid-20th-century holiday recordings. As a staple of the Christmas canon, the piece has been widely adopted by various ensembles and remains a definitive example of how traditional religious music can be reinterpreted through a sophisticated orchestral lens. The recording stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of this composition and the technical prowess of the orchestra in delivering a polished, emotive performance.