Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—The Story

Heaven announces the Savior’s birth, and the whole town wakes to a light that changes everything.

The night over the town was calm when the sky suddenly brightened. Angels appeared above the rooftops, their voices echoing across the streets. They sang a clear message for everyone to hear—peace had come to the earth, and heaven was rejoicing with it.

People stepped out of their homes, looking up in wonder as the angels announced the birth of a newborn King. The voices filled the air with a warmth that pushed away the darkness of the night.

Far from the crowd, the Child lay quietly in His manger. He had come into the world not with loud celebration, but with gentle light. Still, the angels sang for Him with joy, calling Him the Prince of Peace and the one who brought God’s love close to everyone.

The angels’ song flowed through the town until it felt like every corner was glowing. They celebrated the Child who carried healing, hope, and life in His coming.

As the singing faded, the people stood in the streets, amazed at what they had heard. The night felt different now—brighter, softer, and filled with a promise that was meant for all.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

The lyrics were written by Charles Wesley in 1739. The melody was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Merely Christmas • Darem Placer
Out this season on Bandcamp.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—The Story

Travelers find hope on a cold night when they hear the message that Christ brings courage and joy.

The night was cold, and a group of men sat together trying to stay warm. They spoke softly, reminding each other not to be afraid of anything that troubled them. The news they carried was meant to lift their hearts, not weigh them down.

They told the story of how a Savior had been born, the one who came to stop the power of darkness and rescue people from fear. The men leaned in closer as one of them shared how angels announced this good news to shepherds watching their flocks at night.

The image felt clear in their minds.
Shepherds on a quiet hillside…
A bright messenger appearing out of nowhere…
A voice telling them that joy had arrived.

The men imagined the shepherds leaving their fields right away, going to see the Child wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. They could almost feel the excitement of that first night and the relief the shepherds must have felt when they finally saw Him.

As the story finished, the mood in the room grew lighter. The men looked at each other with calm faces, remembering the promise that nothing dark or frightening could win over the joy brought that day.

They sat together in peace, letting the good news rest in their hearts as the cold wind moved outside.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

This is one of the oldest existing Christmas carols, dating back to the 16th century.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Merely Christmas • Darem Placer
Out this season on Bandcamp.