While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The 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
The Savior, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign:
"The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands
And in a manger laid."
"All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good will henceforth from heav'n to men,
Begin and never cease."
Listen to the message "Just the Facts"
The lyrics for this hymn are in the public domain and may be shared or reproduced without obtaining permission.