Go Ad-Free
If you regularly use Hymnary.org, you might benefit from eliminating ads. Consider buying a subscription.
196 | Sing Joyfully#197 | 198 |
Text: | While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks |
Author: | Nahum Tate |
Tune: | [While shepherds watched their flocks by night] |
Composer: | George Frederick Handel |
1 While shepherds watched 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,
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:
And this shall be the sign:
4 "The heav'nly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapt in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid;
And in a manger laid.
5 "All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace:
Good will henceforth from heav'n to men,
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease."
Amen.
Text Information | |
---|---|
First Line: | While shepherds watched their flocks by night |
Title: | While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks |
Author: | Nahum Tate |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1989 |
Topic: | Scripture Songs; Jesus Christ: Birth |
Tune Information | |
---|---|
Name: | [While shepherds watched their flocks by night] |
Composer: | George Frederick Handel |
Key: | C Major |