Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #350 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Hymnal Title: American Lutheran Hymnal 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.
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
A Savior, who is Christ, the Lord,
And this shall be the sign:--
The heav'nly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped 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
Addressed their joyful song:
All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to men
Begin, and never cease!
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Christmas; Processionals and Recessionals Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: BETHLEHEM
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks