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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 display'd,
All meanly wrapt 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
Address'd 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.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | While shepherds watched their flocks by night |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1874 |
| Topic: | The Christian Year: Christmas |
| Notes: | first rank hymn |
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