while shepherds watched their flocks

while shepherds watched their flocks by night

all seated on the ground

the angel of the lord came down

and glory shone around

and glory shone around

to you in david's town this day

is born of david's line

the savior who is christ the lord

and this shall be the sign

and this shall be the sign

all glory be to god on high

and to the earth be peace

good will henceforth from heaven to man

begin and never cease

begin and never cease