Verse 1
While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, An angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.
Verse 2
"Fear not," said he for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.
Verse 3
"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 the sign:
Verse 4
"The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All simply wrapped in swaddling clothes And in a manger laid."
Verse 5
Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song:
Verse 6
"All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; To those on whom his favour rests Goodwill shall never cease."