1 While humble shepherds watch'd their flocks
in Bethleh'm's plains by night,
an angel sent from heav'n appear'd,
and fill'd the plains with light.
2 Fear not, he said, (for sudden dread
had seiz'd 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 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 wrapped in swathing-bands,
and in a manger laid.
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels, praising God, and thus
address'd their joyful song:
6 All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
good-will is shown by Heav'n to men,
and never more shall cease.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | While humble shepherds watch'd their flocks |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2004 |
Scripture: | |
Notes: | May sing to EVANGEL (#139) or GRÄFENBERG (#68) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | WINCHESTER OLD |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | F Major |
Source: | Este's Psalter, 1592 |