Verse 1
While shepherds watched
Their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around

Verse 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

Verse 3
To you in David's town this day
Is born of David's line
A Saviour who is Christ the Lord
And this shall be the sign

Verse 4
The heavenly babe you there shall find
To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands
And in a manger laid

Verse 5
Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God who thus
Addressed their joyful song

Verse 6
All glory be to God on high
And on the earth be peace
Goodwill hence forth
From heaven to men
Begin and never cease