1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
an 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.
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:
4 “The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in a manger laid.”
5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 “All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
to those on whom his favor rests
goodwill shall never cease.”
The lyrics of ‘While Shepherds watched their flocks’ transport us to that sacred night when the angelic proclamation heralded the birth of our Saviour. Amidst their humble duties the shepherds were chosen to witness the divine event, and their lives were forever changed. As Christians we can draw inspiration from their experience of receiving un expected and transformative news, remind us that our own Christian journeymay encounter divine moments that bring great joy and peace.
Prayer
Father, as we ponder these lyrics,we are reminded of the divine moments that can transform our Christian journey. Help us to open the unexpected and transform events that bring great joy and peace. May our lives reflect the goodwill and love from Heaven. Guide us, O Lord, in spreading peace and joy in our interactions and desicions. Amen
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