ERICA VIOLET · CHRISTMAS SINGLE
Hark the Herald (Glory Glory)
A Christmas hymn you know, with a new chorus that invites every voice to sing about Emmanuel, God with us.
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THE RELEASE
A Christmas hymn, a new chorus of praise.
A fresh arrangement of a familiar message from worship artist Erica Violet.
CHICAGO AREA · FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Erica Violet brings a new chorus to the Christmas hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing in her single Hark the Herald (Glory Glory), scheduled for release on November 20.
The chorus began in an intimate moment of worship. Erica wrote it to give people a simple, joyful way to sing the meaning of Christmas together: the King of Kings came to earth as a baby, Emmanuel, God with us. She pairs that new refrain with the hymn’s familiar words in an arrangement that feels both nostalgic and current.
With Erica’s expressive lead vocal, keys, live drums, bass, and electric guitar, the song moves from the classic announcement of Christ’s birth into a celebratory congregational response. It is a fitting addition to Christmas worship programming and Christian radio’s seasonal music.
“The prayer is that this song would help people celebrate Jesus and lift their voices in worship this Christmas.”— Erica Violet’s song story
Erica Violet Mertz wrote the new material. The arrangement also draws on the public-domain hymn by Charles Wesley and Felix Mendelssohn. The song’s focus on Emmanuel echoes Matthew 1:22–23 and John 1:14: God came near in Jesus.
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THE SONG STORY
A familiar hymn, sung with fresh joy.
Erica wanted this song to put praise on the lips of God’s people. The new chorus came out of a quiet worship moment, then found its place alongside the hymn’s message of angels announcing the newborn King.
The result is meant to be easy to sing with: a song that remembers Christ’s arrival and responds with celebration. Its center is Emmanuel—God with us—and the peace and hope His birth brings.
Matthew 1:22–23 · John 1:14 · Isaiah 9:6 · Philippians 2:6–8
ERICA VIOLET
A voice for worship.
Based in the Chicago area, Erica Violet is a worship artist and songwriter whose music moves between moments of stillness and passionate praise. Her songs aim to bring peace and hope to hurting hearts and lead listeners closer to Jesus.
On Hark the Herald (Glory Glory), she brings that same pastoral heart to a Christmas hymn, inviting people to respond to the birth of Christ with their own voices.
LYRICS AS SUPPLIED
Hark the Herald (Glory Glory)
New material: Erica Violet Mertz
Hymn: Charles Wesley · Felix Mendelssohn
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VERSE 1
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born king
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born king
CHORUS 1
Hallelujah to the Kings of Kings
Hark the sound of every voice singing out
Glory glory to the God with Us
VERSE 2
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
late in time behold him come
offspring of the Virgin's womb
veiled in flesh the Godhead see
hail the incarnate Deity
pleased with us in flesh to dwell
Jesus our Immanuel
CHORUS 1
Hallelujah to the King of Kings
Hark the sound of every voice singing out
Glory glory to the God with Us
CHORUS 2
Hallelujah to a baby’s cry
Lift your praises oh it’s not a silent night
Glory glory to the God with Us
VERSE 3
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by
born that we no more may die
born to raise us from the earth
born to give us second birth
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new-born king
FINAL CHORUSES & TAG
Repeat Choruses 1 and 2
Glory glory to the God with us
Glory glory to the God with us
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