While shepherds watched their flocks by night-
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around
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 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
The heavenly Babe you there
shall find To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands
And in a manger laid
Thus spake the seraph
and forthwith Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God and thus
Addressed their joyful song
All glory be to God on high
And on the earth be peace
Goodwill henceforth from heaven
to men Begin and never cease