Voices of Praise ‎#48

48. While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night

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.
"Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind,
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.

2 "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.
"The heavenly Babe you there shall find,
To human view display'd,
All meanly wrapt in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."

3 Thus spake the seraph: and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, who thus
Address'd their joyful song:
"All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good-will henceforth from heaven to men
Begin, and never cease."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: GABRIEL
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: C Major