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. “All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
goodwill henceforth, from heav’n to all,
begin and never cease,
begin and never cease!”
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS
First Line:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
Songbook: Our Great Redeemer's Praise
Page Number: 189
Song Key: C
Language: English
Authors: Nahum Tate
Tune Name: CHRISTMAS
Themes: Christmas
Composer: George F. Handel
Includes Wide Format PowerPoint file!
Updated Format! Beginning in November of 2016, we changed the way we formatted our PowerPoint files. The font is larger and the staff lines are bolder, making the songs easier to read from a greater distance, including smaller screens/monitors in the rear of the sanctuary.
All songs digitized previous to that date are in the "older" format.
Copyrights
- Public Domain
