Advent 2017, Post #7, Ancient Christmas Carols

While Shepherd Watched their Flocks by Night

1. While Shepherds watch'd their Flocks by Night,
     All seated on the Ground,
The Angel of the Lord came down,
     And Glory Shone all around.

2. "Fear not, said he, (for mighty Dread
     Had seiz'd their troubled Mind)
Glad Tidings of great Joy I bring
     To you and all mankind.

3. To you in David's Town this Day
    Is born of David's Line,
   A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord;
    And this shall be the Sign.

4. The heav'nly Babe you there shall find
     To human View display'd.
    All meanly wrapt in swaddling Bands,
    And in a Manger laid.

5.  Thus spake the Seraph, and forthwith
      Appeared a shining Throng
  Of Angels praising God, and thus
      Addressed their joyful Song:

6. "All glory be to God on high,
      And to the earth be Peace;
Good Will, henceforth, from Heaven to Men
      Begin and never cease.