"When the angels went away from them into heaven, the
shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem
and see this saying that has come to pass, which the Lord
has made known to us."
(Luke 2:15)
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground
an angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
"Fear not," said he for mighty dread
had seized their troubled minds,
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and all mankind.
To you, in David's town, this day
is born of David's line
a Savior Who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be a sign:
The heavenly Babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in a manger laid."
Thus spoke the angel.
Suddenly appeared a throng of angels
praising God, who thus addressed
their joyful song:
"All glory be to God on high
and to the earth be peace;
to those on whom His favor rests
goodwill shall never cease."
"While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"
(1700)
Nahum Tate
(1652-1715)
Anglo-Irish poet, hymnist, and lyricist
who became British Poet Laureate in 1692.
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