[C]                       [F     C] nWhile shepherds watched their flocks by night, n [C            Dm    G] nAll seated on the ground, n [G     C7 Dm  G   C] nThe angel of the Lord came down, n [C   F            C] nAnd glory shone around, n [Dm  C     G      C] nAnd glory shone around. n n n"Fear not," said he (for mighty dread nhad seized their troubled mind); n"Glad tidings of great joy I bring nTo you and all mankind, nTo you and all mankind." n n"To you in David's town this day nIs born of David's line nA Savior, who is Christ the Lord, nAnd this shall be the sign, nAnd this shall be the sign:" n n"The heavenly babe you there shall find nTo human view displayed, nAll meanly wrapped in swathing bands, nAnd in a manger laid, nAnd in a manger laid." n nThus spake the seraph, and forthwith nAppeared a shining throng nOf angels praising God, who thus nAddressed their joyful song, nAddressed their joyful song: n n"All glory be to God on high, nAnd to earth be peace: nGood will to men from highest heav'n nBegin and never cease, nBegin and never cease." n n nWords by Nahum Tate, 1700.   nMusic by George F. Handel, 1728. n n n n