The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#113

113. While Shepherds Watched

Text Information

• First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night
• Title: While Shepherds Watched
• Author: Nahum Tate (1652-1715) (1762)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:10
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Incarnation, Birth of
• Notes: Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Lk. 2:10.

Tune Information

• Name: HANDEL
• Composer: George Friedrich Handel, 1685-1715
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 84