While Shepherds Watched Lyrics

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!" he said, for they were scared

With trembling troubled minds

Glad tidings of great joy I bring

To you and all mankind

To you in Bethlehem this day

Was sent from God on high

The Savior who is Christ the Lord

And this shall be the sign

A baby warmly wrapped in cloth

And sleeping in the hay

This humble one who left his throne

The truth the Light the Way

Glory to the Lord on high

Sang the angels in the sky

While their song lit up the heavens

Glory to His Holy name

Let the earth and sky proclaim

Praises to the newborn King

He came to seek He came to save

God's gift to make a way

For sinners lost and without hope

Who call upon his name

He walked our road and died our death

To conquer sin and shame

And peace he brings to rescued hearts

Of those He has redeemed

Glory to the Lord on high

Sang the angels in the sky

While their song lit up the heavens

Glory to His Holy name

Let the earth and sky proclaim

Praises to the newborn King

Glory to His Holy name

Let the earth and sky proclaim

Praises to the newborn King