Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#116

116. While by My Sheep

1 While by my sheep we watched at night,
Lo, there appeared an angel bright:

Refrain:
How great our joy!
[Echo] Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
[Echo] Joy, joy, joy!
Glory to God who reigns on high!
[Echo] Glory to God who reigns on high!

2 Born is the Child in manger small,
Whom God has sent to save us all. [Refrain]

3 Go you this night and you shall find
The Savior born for humankind. [Refrain]

4 Jesus, the gift from heav'n above
Fills all our hearts with joy and love. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While by my sheep we watched at night
• Title: While by My Sheep
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:10
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Joy
• Source: Traditional German Carol

Tune Information

• Name: JÜNGST
• Arranger: Hugo Jüngst, 1853-1923
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: g minor
• Source: Traditional German Carol