WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED

(ON ILKLEY MOOR)

Luke 2:8-14 Thomas Clark 1805
Adapted by Nahum Tate c1700 Arr. Andy Bulleyment 2017

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2. “Fear not,” said he, for mighty dread 5. Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith
Had seized their troubled mind; Appeared a shining throng
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring Of angels praising God, who thus
To you and all mankind.” Addressed their joyful song:

3. “To you, in David’s town this day, 6. “All glory be to God on high
Is born of David’s line And on the earth be peace.
The Savior who is Christ the Lord, Goodwill henceforth from heav’n to men
And this shall be the sign: Begin and never cease.”

4. The heav’nly Babe you there shall find

To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid.”