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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 heav'nly babe you there shall find
To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swathing 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 to the earth be peace
Goodwill from heav'n to men
Begin, begin and never cease
