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 all mankind,
to you and all mankind.
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 heav’nly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all meanly 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 henceforth, from heav’n to men,
begin and never cease,
begin and never cease!”
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS
First Line:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground,
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 310
Song Key: C
Language: English
Authors: Nahum Tate, 1700
Tune Name: CHRISTMAS
Themes: The Birth of Christ
Composer: From George Frederick Handel, Siroe, 1728
Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1821
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