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139 | Laudes Domini#140 | 141 |
Text: | Bethlehem Song |
Author: | Nahum Tate |
Tune: | NOEL |
Arranger: | A. S. Sullivan |
1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground;
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
"Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind,
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring,
To you and all mankind.
2 "To you, in David's town this day,
Is born of David's line,
The Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord,
And this shall be the sign;
The heavenly babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."
3 Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song:
"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 | |
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First Line: | While shepherds watched their flocks by night |
Title: | Bethlehem Song |
Author: | Nahum Tate |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1890 |
Topic: | The Lord Jesus Christ; Advent of Christ: At Birth; Christ: Advent at Birth(1 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | NOEL |
Arranger: | A. S. Sullivan |
Meter: | C. M. D. |
Key: | F Major or modal |