WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,\nAll seated on the ground,\nThe Angel of the Lord came down,\nAnd glory shone around.\n2. ‘Fear not,’ said he (for mighty dread\nHad seized their troubled mind);\n‘Glad tidings of great joy I bring\nTo you and all mankind.\n3. ‘To you in David’s town this day\nIs born of David’s line\nA Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;\nAnd this shall be the sign.\n4.”The heavenly Babe you there shall find\nTo human view displayed,\nAll meanly wrapped in swathing bands,\nAnd in a manger laid”.\n5. Thus spake the Seraph; and forthwith\nAppeared a shining throng\nOf Angels praising God, who thus\nAddressed their joyful song:\n6. “All glory be to God on high,\nAnd on the earth be peace;\nGood-will henceforth from heaven to men\nBegin and never cease.