WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED
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While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
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All seated on the ground,
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The Angel of the Lord came down
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And glory shone around.
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Fear not” said he (for mighty dread
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Had seized their troubled minds)
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Jad tidings of great joy I bring
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To you and all mankind."
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“To you in David's town this day
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Is born of David's line
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R saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
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And this shall be the sign."
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che heavenly babe you there shall find
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To human view displayed,
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Ail meanly wrapped in swathing bends
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And in a manger laid."
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Thus spake the Seraph: and forthwith
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Appeared a shining throng
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df angels praising God, who thus
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Addressed their joyful son
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All glory be to God on high
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And on the earth be peace
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Foo will henceforth from heaven to men
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Begin, and never cease
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