Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: JS2012 #305 (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 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 humankind,
To you and humankind.
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 Thus spoke 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 heav'n to all,
Begin and never cease!
Begin and never cease!"
Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of) Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks