Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #532 (1976) First Line: While shepherds watched their flock 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 minds."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 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.Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to menBegin and never cease,Begin and never cease!" Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: [While shepherds watched their flock by night]
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks