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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #123 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an 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 humankind, to you and humankind. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day is born of David's line a Savior, 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 Thus spoke the seraph and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God on high, who thus addressed their song, who thus addressed their song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease, begin and never cease!" Topics: God the Son Christmastide; Christian Year-Christmastide; Peace Scripture: Luke 2:8-16 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Hymns to the Living God #124 (2017) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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. 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 a Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heav'nly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels, praising God, and 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." Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #135 (1986) 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 "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." Topics: Jesus Our Savior : His Birth Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate (1652-1715) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #136 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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. 2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread had seized 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 a 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 on earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to me begin and never cease." Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate (1652-1715) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #139 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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. 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 Savior 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 on high, Who thus addressed their 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!" Topics: Jesus Christ Birth Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: N. Tate, 1672-1715 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #147 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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. 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 A Savior, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign: 4 The heav'nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swaddling-clothes And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph,and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Addressed 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." Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #154 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the messenger of God came down, and glory shone around, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," the angel said--for dread had seized their troubled mind, "Glad tidings of great joy I bring to all of humankind, to all of humankind. 3 "To you in David's town this day is born of David's line a Savior, 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 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and on the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease, begin and never cease." Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
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While shepherds watched their flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #156 (1961) 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 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 wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid, 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: Addressed 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! Begin and never cease!" Amen. Topics: Angels; Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Birth of; Christ Messiah; Christ Son of David; Peace Scripture: Luke 2:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #172 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, 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 a Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly 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; to those on whom his favor rests goodwill shall never cease." Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Our Great Redeemer's Praise #189 (2022) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an 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 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; goodwill henceforth from heav'n to all, begin and never cease, begin and never cease." Topics: Jesus, Conceived and Born Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

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