Bible Truth Hymns ‎#86

86. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

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 heav'nly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapt in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid."

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!
Begin and never cease!"

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night
• Title: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
• Author: Nahum Tate
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night]
• Composer: George F. Handel
• Key: C Major