Christmas Carols
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night
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 dreadHad seized their troubled minds;"Glad tidings of great joy I bringTo you and all mankind.2. "To you, in David's town, this day,Is born of David's lineA Savior, who is Christ the Lord;And this shall be the sign:The heavenly Babe you there shall findTo human view displayed,All meanly wrapped in swaddling-clothesAnd in a manger laid."3. Thus spake the seraph,--and forthwithAppeared a shining throngOf angels, praising God, and thusAddressed their joyful song:"All glory be to God on high,And to the earth be peace;Good will henceforth from Heaven to menBegin and never cease."
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