Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#30

30. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

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 heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped 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 heaven to men
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks
• Title: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
• Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel, 1685-1759
• Key: D Major