A multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14
Words: Joseph Proud (1745–1826).
Music: Raksirang, anonymous, in Hosanna (New York: New Church Press, 1920) (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know when this hymn was written, the composer, or where to get a good picture of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Hark! the skies with music sound,
Heav’nly glory beams around;
Christ is born! the angels sing
Glory to the newborn King.
Peace is come, goodwill appears;
Sinners, wipe away your tears;
Christ for you in flesh today
Humbly in the manger lay.
Shepherds, tending flocks by night,
Heard the song, and saw the light;
Took their reeds, and softest strains
Echoed through the happy plains.
Mortals, hail the glorious King!
Richest incense cheerful bring;
Praise and love Immanuel’s name,
And His boundless grace proclaim.
Glory, praise, and blessing be,
Lord, our Savior, unto Thee;
Thee let Heav’n and earth adore,
God o’er all forevermore.