Shepherds keeping watch by night, saw around a glorious light;

Heard an angel thence proclaim,—“Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Soon a bright and heavenly throng, “Glory to the Almighty” sung.

“Peace on earth, good-will to men, Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Joyful tidings to mankind, richest grace they now may find;

Children all his grace may claim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

O how great his grace and love, thus to leave his throne above;

Thus to bear our guilt and shame, and be born in Bethlehem!