The Book of Praise ‎#168b

168b. While shepherds watched their flocks by night

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night
• Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1712
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: God: His Attributes, Works and Word: The Lord Jesus Christ - His Advent and Nativity; The Church: The Sacraments - The Lord's Supper; Hymns for the Young: The Lord Jesus - His Life and Death
• Notes: This Hymn may be sung to the tune BETHLEHEM, No. 733.

Tune Information

• Name: HITCHEN CAROL
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: g minor
• Source: English Traditional Melody