Victory Songs ‎#180

180. The Song the Shepherds Heard.

1 While shepherds watched their flocks one night,
In Judea far away,
The sky was filled with a wonderful light,
And they heard an angel say:
"Fear not, for behold, I bring
Glad tidings of great joy,
For unto you is born this day
A Savior, Christ the Lord."

2 "Ye shall find the Bab in a manger laid,
In the town of Bethlehem."
A host of angels from heaven sang,
As the seeking shepherds came:
"Glory to God in the highest!"
The joyful chorus rang,
"Glory to God in the highest,
peace on earth, good-will tow'rd men."

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks one night
• Title: The Song the Shepherds Heard.
• Author: Helen Howarth Lemmel
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Children's Songs
• Copyright: Copyright, 1920, by Homer A. Rodeheaver. International Copyright Secured.

Tune Information

• Name: [While shepherds watched their flocks one night]
• Composer: Helen Howarth Lemmel
• Incipit: 12321 34543 45654
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1920, by Homer A. Rodeheaver. International Copyright Secured.