Verse 1

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The 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 The Savior, 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 gently wrapped in swaddling clothes, And in a manger laid.

Verse 5

Thus spake the seraph, and forth with, 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; Good will henceforth from heaven to men Begin and never cease.