

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Christian Praise #72 (1964) First Line: As lately we watched o'er our flocks through the night Lyrics: 1 As lately we watched o’er our flocks through the night,
A star there was seen of such glorious light;
All through the night, angels did sing
Sweet carols in praise of the birth of a King.
2 A King of such beauty was ne’er before seen,
And Mary, His mother, so like to a queen.
Blest be the hour, welcome the morn,
For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born.
3 His throne is a manger, His court is a loft,
But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft,
Him they proclaim our Christ by name,
And earth, sky, and air straight are filled with His fame.
4 Then shepherds, be joyful, salute your liege King,
Let hills and dales ring to the song that ye sing;
Blest be the hour, welcome the morn,
For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born.
Topics: Christ Birth of Languages: English Tune Title: OBERNDORFF
As Lately We Watched