Latter-Day Saints Congregational Hymns ‎#43

43. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

1. While shepherds watch'd 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 simply wrapp'd in swaddling 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 in the earth be peace
Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease.

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night
• Title: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1919

Tune Information

• Name: [While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night]
• Incipit: 13321 44323 55453
• Key: F Major