While Shepherds Watched

Well 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

To you in David's town this day is

Born of David's line

The savior who is Christ the Lord

And this shall be the sign

The heavenly Babe you there shall find

To human view displayed

And 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 on the earth be peace

Good will henceforth from heaven to men

Begin and never cease