Listen! The Angels are Singing

Carols are a wonderful part of Christmas time, but do we ever stop to think about what we are singing?  The songs which many were penned years and years ago, hold wonderful truths and beautiful meanings behind the well-known lyrics.  Hark the Herald Angels Sing is one such carol.  It was written by Charles Wesley, in 1739.   I have re-written the lyrics to Hark below - Hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas!  :)

Listen!  The angels are singing

"Glory to Jesus, the newborn King!"

There is peace and mercy on earth now

Because Jesus brings God and sinners together

All the countries of the world stand and be joyful

Join all of creation in singing His praises

Join the angels and sing loudly,

"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

Listen!  The angels are singing

"Praise be to Jesus, the newborn King!"

Christ is adored in the highest heavens

Christ is the everlasting Lord

We have waited years, now see Him here

He was born of a virgin, He is her child

He is God, and yet has become human

Welcome Him as the Holy God

He loves us enough to come among us and to live with us

Jesus, our Savior, God with us.

Listen!  The angels are singing

"Give glory to the newborn King!"

Welcome the Prince of Peace, who came from heaven

Welcome the Son of truth and righteousness

He will bring light and life to everyone

And he will rise from the grave with healing and power

As a baby, He lies quietly, setting aside His glory

He was born that we no longer had to die for our sins

He was born to raise us up from our lives of sin and despair

He was born to give us a second life, and a new birth 

Listen!  the angels are singing:

"Let's praise and give all honor and glory to Jesus, our new born king!"