While shepherds watchedTheir flocks by nightAll seated on the groundAn angel of the Lord came downAnd glory shone aroundAnd glory shone around

"Fear not," he said,For mighty dreadHad seized their troubled minds"Glad tidings of great joy I bringTo you and all mankind,To you and all mankind."

"To you in David's town this dayIs born of David's lineThe Saviour who is Christ the LordAnd this shall be the signAnd this shall be the sign."

"The heavenly BabeYou there shall findTo human view displayedAnd meanly wrappedIn swathing bandsAnd in a manger laidAnd in a manger laid."

Thus spake the seraph,And forthwithAppeared a shining throngOf angels praising God, who thusAddressed their joyful songAddressed their joyful song

"All glory be To God on highAnd to the earth be peace;Goodwill henceforthFrom heaven to menBegin and never ceaseBegin and never cease!"