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While shepherds watched their flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Appears in 1,099 hymnals 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. 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. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day Is born of David's line, The Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord; And this will 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." 5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus 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. Amen. Used With Tune: [While shepherds watched their flocks by night]

There is a land of pure delight

Author: Watts Appears in 1,401 hymnals Used With Tune: SHEPHERD

When I can read my title clear

Author: Watts Appears in 1,228 hymnals Used With Tune: SHEPHERD

Hosanna! Raise the pealing hymn

Author: Rev. W. H. Havergal Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 65 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hosanna! Raise the pealing hymn To David's Son and Lord: With cherubim and seraphim, Exalt the Incarnate Word. 2 Hosanna! Lord, our feeble tongue No lofty strains can raise; But Thou wilt not despise the young, Who meekly chant Thy praise. 3 Hosanna! Sovereign, Prophet, Priest, How vast Thy gifts, how free! Thy Blood, our life; Thy Word, our feast; Thy Name, our only plea. 4 Hosanna! Once Thy gracious ear Approved a lisping throng; Be gracious till, and deign to hear Our ever grateful song. Amen. Topics: For Children Used With Tune: [Hosanna! Raise the pealing hymn]