Christmas Songs ‎#10

10. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

1 While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The Angel of the Lord came down,
Amd 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.

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 All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to men,
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease.

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night
• Title: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
• Author: Nahum Tate
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1955

Tune Information

• Name: [While shepherds watched their flocks by night]
• Composer: George F. Handel
• Key: D Major