While Shepherds watched their
flocks by night

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 here for might dread
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
"To you in David's town this day
Is born of David's line
A saviour who is Christ the Lord
And this shall be a sign."

"The heavenly babe you there shall find
To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands
And in a manger laid"

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 heaven to men
Begin and never cease."