To Shepherds as They Watched by Night

Verse 1

To shepherds as they watched by night appeared a host of angels bright; "Behold the tender babe," they said, "In yonder lowly manger laid.

Verse 2

"At Bethlehem in David's town, as Micah did of old make known. It is the Christ, your Lord and King, who will to all salvation bring."

Verse 3

O then rejoice that through his Son God is with sinners now at one; made like yourselves of flesh and blood, your brother is th'eternal God.

Verse 4

What harm can sin and death then do? The true God now abides with you. Let hell and Satan storm and rave, Christ is your brother — you are safe.

Verse 5

Not one he will or can forsake; his promise he will never break. Let ev'ry scheme the tempter try, you may his utmost pow'rs defy.

Verse 6

You shall and must at last prevail; God's own you are, you cannot fail. To God forever sing your praise with joy and patience all your days.