Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #110 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal 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 heavenly 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 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song,
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good will henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease."
Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Advent and Nativity; Christmas; Jesus Advent and Nativity Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks