Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The music is from the second chorus of a cantata by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) written in 1840 to commemorate the invention of printing. The words are from 1739 by Charles Wesley whose brother John founded the Methodist church.
Quiz note: Mendelssohn had made it clear that his music was for secular use and Wesley specifically requested slow solemn music for his lyrics.
Lyrics
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
"Glory to the new born king!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled".
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