Author: N. Tate, 1672-1715 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #147 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary 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
A Savior, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign:
4 The heav'nly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swaddling-clothes
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph,and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, and thus
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 men
Begin and never cease."
Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks