Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #135 (1980) First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 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,
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 Saviour, 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 display'd,
All meanly wrapt 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."
Amen. Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Advent and Birth Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: [While shepherds watched their flocks by night]
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks