Lyrics and music by rev. e. hamilton sears Angels Hear the angels sing -- It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old (song of old) From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heaven's all gracious king The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing To sing -- Sing (hear the angels sing) It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old (song of old) From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heaven's all gracious king The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing Sing -- It came upon the midnight clear