Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Charles Wesley, 1739 Praise at the birth of Jesus and for the purpose of Christ’s coming to earth Isa. 9:6; Luke 2:13-14; Gal. 4:4-6; Heb. 1:6 St. 1 (Hark! the herald . . . ) Luke 2:11, 13-14 St. 2 (Christ, by highest . . . ) Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:21-23; John 1:14 St. 3 (Hail the heav’n . . . ) Mal. 4:2; Luke 1:77-79