| Song | While Shepherds Watched Their |
| Content Description | While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks is a classic Christmas hymn that tells the story of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus Christ to the shepherds in the fields. Based on Luke 2, the hymn highlights the joy and wonder of the nativity event and the good news of the Savior’s birth. Its simple and narrative style makes it a beloved Christmas carol in church worship. As believers reflect on While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks lyrics, they are drawn into the joy, peace, and hope of Christ’s birth. |
| Album | Grey Psalter Hymnal I |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | Christmas carol, church hymn, nativity song, traditional worship, Advent hymn |
| Theme(s) | Christmas, Nativity, Joy, Salvation, Angels |
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night,
All Seated On The Ground,
An Angel Of The Lord Came Down,
And Glory Shone Around.
“Fear Not,” Said He For Mighty Dread
Had Seized Their Troubled Mind
“Glad Tidings Of Great Joy I Bring
To You And All Mankind.
“To You, In David’s Town, This Day
Is Born Of David’s Line
A Savior, Who Is Christ The Lord;
And This Shall Be The Sign:
“The Heavenly Babe You There Shall Find
To Human View Displayed,
All Simply Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes
And In A Manger Laid.”
Thus Spoke The Angel. Suddenly
Appeared A Shining Throng
Of Angels Praising God, Who Thus
Addressed Their Joyful Song:
“All Glory Be To God On High,
And To The Earth Be Peace;
To Those On Whom His Favor Rests
Goodwill Shall Never Cease.”
