A Selection of Psalms with occasional hymns (Charleston hymnal) ‎#H.I

H.I. The Song of Angels

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.

2 "Fear not," said he (for mighty dread
Had seize'd their troubled mind;)
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
"To you and humankind."

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 heav'nly 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
Appear'd 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 heav'n to men,
"Begin and never cease."

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night
• Title: The Song of Angels
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Nativity of Our Lord and Savior
• Notes: Public Domain.

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