"While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night" is a traditional hymn and Christmas song written in 1700 by Laureate Nahum Tate describing the Annunciation to the Shepherds during Jesus' birth.
Lyrics[]
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
all seated on the ground
an 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
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed
all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in a manger laid
Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song
All glory be to God on high
and to the earth be peace
to those on whom his favor rests
goodwill shall never cease
Appearances in Christmas media[]
- Albums
- 30 Favorite Songs of Christmas with Chimes and Chorus (1963) - part of a medley with "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Angels from the Realms of Glory"
- 25 Christmas Favorites: Kids Love to Sing (1997)
- 100 Christmas Songs 4 Kids: Volume Four
- Productions
- Christmas in Wonderland (2007)
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) - selected cast
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