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139- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Jesus Christ: Birth

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 David's town this day,
  • Is born of David's line,
  • The Savior who 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 swathing bands,
  • And in a manger laid."

5

  • Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
  • Appeared a shining throng
  • Of angels praising God on high,
  • Who thus addressed their song:

6

  • "All glory be to God on high,
  • And to the earth be peace;
  • Good will henceforth from heaven to men,
  • Begin and never cease!"