While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

[Verse 1]

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,

All seated on the ground,

The angel of the Lord came down,

And glory shone around,

[Verse 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.

[Verse 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:

[Verse 4]

The heavenly babe you there shall find

To human view displayed,

All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,

And in a manger laid.

[Chorus]

Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith

Appeared a shining throng

Of angels, praising God, who thus

Addressed their joyful song:

[Bridge]

All glory be to God on high,

And to the earth be peace;

Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men

Begin and never cease.

[Outro]

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