The WINCHESTER tune sung with While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night comes from Est’s Whole Book of Psalmes from 1592.
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 all of humankind.”
“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 meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid.”
Thus spake the seraph and forthwith appeared a shining throng,
Of angels praising God on high, who thus addressed their song:
“All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace,
Good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease!”
Hymn Tune: WINCHESTER
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Church Calendar: Christmas
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