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The Herald Angels Sing" is an English Christmas carol that first appeared in 1739 in the collection Hymns and Sacred Poems. The carol, based on Luke 2:8–14 , tells of an angelic chorus singing praises to God.
[5] [15] Several of his hymn settings, such as "Onward, Christian Soldiers", "Eventide" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are better known in alternative settings. [5] Jude wrote the words of a few hymns. "Speak to me, Lord, and calm this silent grief;" "The Crowning Day," and "That beautiful city of rest ... The home of those I love best."
Charles Wesley was the eighteenth child of Susanna Wesley and Samuel Wesley.He was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, where his father was rector. [3] In 1716, at the age of 8, he entered Westminster School, where his brother Samuel was usher.
c. 1760 Published by William Sandys; author unknown "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" Heinrich Seuse: 1328 English lyrics fitted to the Latin hymn-tune "In dulci jubilo"; also known as "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice" "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" *music: Felix Mendelssohn, words: Charles Wesley, amended by George Whitefield and Martin Madan: 1739
Charles Wesley wrote texts for at least three Christmas carols, of which the best known was originally entitled "Hark! How All the Welkin Rings", later edited to "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing". [15] A tune from a cantata, Festgesang, by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840 was adapted by William H. Cummings to fit Wesley's words. This combination first ...
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [6] 1918 and every year since Wesley, Charles, and Whitefield, George: Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Jakob Ludwig Felix; descant by Stephen J. Cleobury: A Hymn to the Mother of God [2] [Unknown] Liturgy of Saint Basil: Tavener, John: I Saw Three Ships [2] [Unknown] Traditional English Traditional English, arranged by Simon ...
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; L. Lo! He comes with clouds descending; Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; O. O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing; S. Soldiers of Christ, Arise;
— Hark! the Herald Angels Sing — Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella - Angels We Have Heard on High. Suite Four. Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heav’nly Light - The First Nowell — O Little Town of Bethlehem - I Saw Three Ships - Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly