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While Shepherds Watched

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While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground

The angel of the Lord came down

And glory shone around, and glory shone around

“Fear not!” said he, for mighty dread has seized their troubled minds

“Glad tidings of great joy I bring you and all mankind, to you and all mankind”

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, and this shall be the sign

The heavenly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed

All meanly wrapped in swathing bands

And in a manger laid, and in a manger laid

All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace

Goodwill henceforth from heaven to men

Begin and never cease! Begin and never cease!