215. While by the Sheep we Watched at Night
1 While by the sheep we watched at night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright.
Refrain:
How great our joy! Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high!
2 There shall be born, so He did say,
In Bethlehem a Child today. (Refrain)
3 There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all. (Refrain)
4 This gift of God we’ll cherish well,
That ever joy our hearts shall fill. (Refrain)
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | While by the sheep we watched at night |
| Title: | While by the Sheep we Watched at Night |
| Translator: | Anonymous |
| Meter: | Irreg. |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 12:3; Luke 2:8-12; 1 Peter 1:8 |
| Source: | German carol |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | How great our joy |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | JUNGST |
| Arranger: | Hugo Jüngst |
| Meter: | Irreg. |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
