Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #114 (2007) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 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 Savior, 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 wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spoke 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;
Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to men
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease!" Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Shepherd Scripture: Luke 2:11 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks