While Sheperds Watched Lyrics

While Sheperds Watched - Catholic Communication

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1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,

all seated on the ground,

an 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 all mankind.

3 "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 the sign:

4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find

to human view displayed,

all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes

and in a manger laid."

5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly

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;

to those on whom his favor rests

goodwill shall never cease."