The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#197

197. While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night

1 While shepherds watch'd 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.

3 "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:

4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find,
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped 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
Addressed 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 watch'd their flocks by night
• Publication Date: 1865
• Topic: Scripture Songs
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BENNET
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: English