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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
The savior 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 spoke 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 henceforth from heav'n to men
Begin and never cease".
