while shepherds watched their flocks by night

1.While shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
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

3.To you in Davids town this day
Is born of Davids line
A Saviour which is Christ the Lord
And this shall be the sign

4.The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands
And in a manager laid

5.Thus spake the Seraph and forth with
Appeared a heavenly throng
Of Angels praising God and thus
Addressed their joyful song

6.All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace
Good will henceforth from heaven to earth
Begin and never cease