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 heav’nly Babe you there will find
To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands
And in a manger laid

Verse 5

Thus spake the Seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God on high
Who thus addressed their 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