1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around,
And glory shone around.
2 ""Fear not!"" said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind.
""Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and humankind,
To you and humnakind.
3 ""To you, in David's town this day
Is born of David's line
The Savior, who is Christ the Lord,
And this shall be the sign,
And this shall be the sign.
4 ""The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All humbly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid.""
5 Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song,
Addressed their joyful song:
6 ""All glory be to God on high,
And to the Earth be peace;
Good will to all from highest heaven
Begin and never cease!
Begin and never cease!""
