C F C While shepherds watched their flocks by night, C Dm G All seated on the ground, G C7 Dm G C The angel of the Lord came down, C F C And glory shone around, Dm C G C And glory shone around. "Fear not," said he (for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind); "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind." "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, And this shall be the sign:" "The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid." Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song, Addressed their joyful song: "All glory be to God on high, And to earth be peace: Good will to men from highest heav'n Begin and never cease, Begin and never cease."