The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Fourth Day of Christmas
Mahalia Jackson, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!" from Toys for Tots: 25 All-Time Christmas Favorites (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: As Miss Jackson is reported to have said, "I sing God's music because it makes me feel free. It gives me hope."

"Hark! the herald angels sing,
'Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on Earth and mercy mild,
God and sinner reconciled.'

"Joyful all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the sky, (sic)
With angelic hosts proclaim,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem!'
Hark! the herald angels sing,
'Glory to the newborn king!'

"Christ by highest heaven adored,
Christ the ever-lasting Lord…"