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“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is a popular Christmas carol with lyrics written by Charles Wesley in 1739. The music for the carol was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840. The carol is traditionally sung to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and is a staple in Christmas celebrations and church services. The carol goes on to tell the story of the birth of Jesus and the significance of the event in Christian theology. It is often sung in churches, at Christmas Eve services, and during other holiday gatherings to celebrate the joyous occasion of Jesus’ birth.

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