Christmas carols always fills our heart with joy.There is a Christmas carol that proclaims, "While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground; the Angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around."
This is an account of the announcement of Jesus' birth, as recorded in the Bible, When it happened the shepherds "were all afraid."
This is an account of the announcement of Jesus' birth, as recorded in the Bible, When it happened the shepherds "were all afraid."
“While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night” was written by Nahum Tate, an Irishman who served as the poet laureate of England. The carol’s brings the meaning of the angel’s words as
“Glory to God in the highest heaven",
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14.
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14.
It states the important matter that the peace given to all mankind that night would “never cease.” Peace That Will Never Cease.
What kind of peace never ends?
What kind of peace never ends?
- “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
- “we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand” Romans 5:1-3.
- “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Read the lyrics “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”, and sing joyfully.
1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
2. “Fear not!” said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind;
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
Had seized their troubled mind;
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
3. “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:
Is born of David’s line
A Savior, who is Christ the Lord,
And this shall be the sign:
4. “The heav’nly Babe you there shall findTo human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid.”
5. Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God on high,
Who thus addressed their song:
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God on high,
Who thus addressed their song:
6. “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!”
And to the Earth be peace;
Good will henceforth from heav’n to men
Begin and never cease!”
MERRY CHRISTMAS
GOD BLESS
