While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night

While shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around
«Fear not!» said he; for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled minds
«Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind
To you and all mankind
All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace
Good will henceforth from God to man
Begin and never cease