Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Glory to God #117 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Romans 1:3 First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
2 “Fear not,” said he, for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind:
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and humankind.
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:
4 “The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all humbly wrapped in swathing bands,
and in a manger laid.”
5 Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 “All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
good will to all from highest heaven
begin and never cease!”
Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
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