Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns, more than any other male writer (Fanny Crosby wrote 8,000).
It was written by Charles Wesley, who was an English Methodist leader and hymn writer. Many of the carols we sing have a rich theological tradition, and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!” is no exception. The History Behind: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Some have noted that Methodism was born in song and Charles was the chief songwriter. I watched as everyone proclaimed in perfectly crafted theology the message of the Gospel! As I looked around the concert hall, I wondered if those who were singing had ever given pause to what they were saying. The further we got into the song, the more I began to get distracted from my singing (which I am sure was a relief to those sitting around me!) as the message of the song began to resonate in my soul. Recently, I attended an incredible performance by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, which was dedicated to the music of Christmas.Īs the program came to a close, the conductor asked the audience to join the musicians and sing a few lines of some of the most well-known Christmas carols, including several verses of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!”Īs we in the audience belted out the nostalgic tune, I read the words on the back of the program, trying to make sure I was singing it all correctly.
The same songs, year after year, get stuck in our heads and we can often recite the words without even thinking about it. One of the things that makes Christmas such a memorable time of year is the music.
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