Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

<p>What do the poem of an Anglican-turned-Methodist clergyman and a song celebrating the commemoration of the anniversary of the discovery of printing have in common? &nbsp;When combined (following some editing of the poem over time), it resulted in a world-famous Christmas carol. &nbsp;The clergyman/poet was of course, Charles Wesley and the composer Felix Mendelssohn. &nbsp;When their work was ultimately combined, it gave us the Christmas carol, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. &nbsp;Whether you sing along with the townsfolk in the movie, It's a Wonderful Life, or are swept away by a full choir and orchestra in a majestic cathedral, or enjoy it with the simple singing in your home with family and friends, it lifts us as we glorify God and celebrate the birth of Jesus. &nbsp;The angels proclaimed His birth and we can know the blessing of our sins being forgiven. &nbsp;Glory to the newborn King!</p> <p>Article taken from <strong>Living Stories of Famous Hymns</strong> by Ernest K. Emurian. Copyright © 1955 by Baker Book House Company. Used by permission of Baker Book House Company.</p>