Hark, hark, what news the angels bring - Knapp, William

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"It was later republished in the works of the Leicestershire psalmody composer and compiler William East. ''Hymn Tune Index'' tune number 1682."

◈ Genre → Carols ♬ Voicing → SATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

CPDL # 2116

Editor Sue Glover

Posted 2001-02-21

License Personal

¶Lyrics / Text

Hark! Hark! what News the Angels bring, glad tidings of the newborn King, The New-born King, Who is the Saviour of mankind in whom we may salvation find. Born of a Maiden undefiled, Meet Mother of the Heavenly Child, The Heavenly Child. This is the day, the blessed morn, The Saviour of mankind was born; Born of a maid, a virgin pure, Born without sin, from guilt secure. If angels sing at Christ his birth, Sure we have greater cause for mirth; For why? It was then for our sake Christ did our human nature take. Sweet Christ, thou didst thyself debase, Thus to descend to human race; And leave thy Father’s throne above, Lord, what could move thee to this love? May we contemplate and admire And join with the celestial choir; Extend your voice above the sky: All glory be to God on high.