While shepherds watched their flocks-F-Scots-Don Austin

30 August 2021

132: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night
Meter: Common Meter
Book: 2015 Song Book
Chapter: The Eternal God, God the Son, The Advent and birth of Jesus

1.
WHILE shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around.

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.

3.
To you, in David's town, this day
Is born, of David's line,
A Savior, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign:

4.
The heavenly babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands
And in a manger laid.

5.
Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, and thus
Addressed their joyful song:

6.
All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace;
Goodwill henceforth from Heaven to men
Begin and never cease!