Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #88 (1957) Scripture: Luke 2:7-16 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around,
And glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," he said, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind;
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind,
To you and all mankind.
3 "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,
And this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All humbly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song,
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good will henceforth, from heaven to men,
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease!"
Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Birth Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
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