A Selection of Hymns, Used in the Parish Church, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ulverston/Hymn 134

HYMN 134.

While shepherds watch'd 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 you and all mankind.

To you in David's town this day,
⁠"Is born of David's line, -
The Saviour who is Christ the Lord;
⁠"And this shall be the sign;
"The Heav'nly Babe you there shall find
⁠"To human view display'd,
"All meanly wrapt in swathing bands,
⁠"And in a manger laid."

Thus spake the seraph, and forth with,
⁠Appear'd a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, and thus
⁠Address'd their joyful song:
All glory be to God on high,
⁠"And to the earth be peace;
"Good-will henceforth from Heav'n to men,
⁠"Begin and never cease."