Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#39

39. To shepherds, as they watched by night

1 TO shepherds, as they watched by night,
Appeared a troop of angels bright;
Behold the tender babe, they said,
In yonder lowly manger laid.

2 At Bethlehem, in David's town,
As Mica did of old make known;
'Tis Jesus Christ, your Lord and King,
Who doth to all salvation bring.

3 Rejoice ye, then, that through His Son
God is with sinners now at one;
Made like yourselves of flesh and blood,
Your brother is th'eternal God.

4 What harm can sin and death then do?
The true God now abides with you.
Let hell and Satan rage and chafe,
Christ is your brother--ye are safe.

5 Not one He will, nor can, forsake
Who Him his confidence doth make;
E'en if their worst your en'mies try,
Ye may their pow'rless rage defy.

6 Ye must prevail at last, for ye
Have now become God's family;
To God forever give ye praise,
Patient and cheerful all your days.

Text Information

• First Line: To shepherds, as they watched by night
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Advent and Christmas
• Notes: R. Massie, Tr. a.; German: Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schaar - Dr. M. Luther, 1543

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