Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The Celebration Hymnal #272 (1997) First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around,
And glory shone around.
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,
To you and all mankind.
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,
And this shall be the sign:
4 "The heav'nly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid.
5 "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,
Begin and never cease!" Topics: Christ Birth Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks