1. While Shepherds were feeding their flocks in the field,
The birth of our Saviour to them was revealed;
And Angels assembling in clouds did appear
While Shepherds lay trembling,
While Shepherds lay trembling and smitten with fear.
2. Forebear to be fearful, you've reason to sing:
Rejoice and be cheerful, glad tidings I bring;
There's born in the City of David therefore
A Saviour of pity, whom all will adore.
3. He's come to redeem us from guilt and from sin:
For love He would have you new lives to begin.
In love each believer shall gladly adore
For ever and ever, when time is no more.