The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14236

14236. The Song The Shepherds Heard

1 While shepherds watched their flocks one night,
In Judea far away,
The sky was filled with a wonderful light,
And they heard an angel say:
"Fear not, for behold, I bring
Glad tidings of great joy,
For unto you is born this day
A Savior, Christ the Lord."

2 "Ye shall find the Babe in a manger laid,
In the town of Bethlehem."
A host of angels from Heaven sang,
As the seeking shepherds came:
"Glory to God above!"
The joyful chorus rang,
"Glory to God in the highest!
Peace on earth, good will tow’rd men."

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks one night
• Title: The Song The Shepherds Heard
• Author: Helen Howarth Lemmel (1920, alt.)
• Language: English
• Source: Victory Songs by Homer A. Rodeheaver (Chicago: Rodeheaver Company, 1920)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [While shepherds watched their flocks one night]
• Composer: Helen Howarth Lemmel
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain