HYMN CV. Luke 2.8,—15

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 seiz'd 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 forthwith 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."