Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs: selected and original, designed for the use of the Church Universal in public and private devotion CVIII. While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night

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Text:

The Song of Angels

1 While shepherds watch'd 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 seiz'd 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,
A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign:

4 The heav'nly Babe you there shall find,
To human view display'd,
All meanly wrapt in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."

5 Thus spake the Seraph, and forthwith
Appear'd a shining throng
Of Angels, praising God, who thus
Address'd their joyful song:

6 "All Glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good will, henceforth, from heav'n to men
Begin, and never cease."

Text Information
First Line:	While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night
Title:	The Song of Angels
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1792
Scripture:	Luke 2:10-11 ; Luke 2:13-14
Topic:	The Nativity of the Savior, Celebrated by Angels and Men
Source:	Episcopal Psal.
Notes:	Public Domain.