Christmas Oratorio: VII. And there were in the same country shepherds

shepherds

Evangelist

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them,

Angel

Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Evangelist

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Choir (Angels)

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Evangelist

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another,

Texts

Choir (Shepherds)

Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.