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WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS was composed by Stephen O. Mmaduwyihe.

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WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS is sung in English.

WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS by Stephen O. Mmaduwyihe — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: Stephen O. Mmaduwyihe

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Language: English

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WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS by Stephen O. Mmaduwyihe — Lyrics

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 The savior who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign:

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About WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

"While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" is one of those classic carols that instantly brings the chill of Christmas Eve and the warmth of the midnight Mass to mind. The words walk us step-by-step through the Gospel of Luke, painting the quiet night in the fields before the sky suddenly fills with the light of the angel of the Lord. It is a pure narrative, telling the story of the Nativity from the shepherds' sudden fear to the glorious song of the heavenly host.

For a choir, this piece is a joy to sing during the Christmas season, especially at carol services or as an Offertory hymn when the congregation is settled in to listen and reflect. The steady, familiar progression of the verses allows the singers to focus on the storytelling, building up to that final, joyful proclamation of "peace and goodwill" that echoes the angels' own voices.