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Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN) (Sixteen Handbells)

Christmas is a time for angels, who received the very special musical assignment of singing about the birth of the Messiah. This 16-bell arrangement will add to your celebration!

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King:
peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;
with th’angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King”

Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord,
late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb:
veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’incarnate Deity,
pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel.

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.

Church Calendar: Christmas

Hymn Tune: MENDELSSOHN
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Sixteen Handbells, C5-D7 BUC
Score Package: $10.00 US
Practice track: $2.00 US
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Score Package: $10.00 US
Practice track: $2.00 US

Also available for accompanied small handbell ensemble and Level 5 handbell choir.

Purchasing this 16-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to eight copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment score, if part of the purchase) – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.