To Shepherds As They Watched By Night

from Schumann's Geistliche Lieder, Leipzig, 1539; Luther, Martin (1483-1546); Massie, Richard (1800-1887)

6 Verses Shepherd & Sheep Nativity & Christmas Angelic Announcement

Verse 1

To shepherds as they watched by night Appeared a host of angels bright; Behold the tender Babe, they said, In yonder lowly manger laid.

Verse 2

At Bethlehem, in David's town, As Micah did of old make known; ' Tis Jesus Christ, your Lord and King, Who doth to all salvation bring.

Verse 3

Oh, then rejoice that through His Son God is with sinners now at one; Made like yourselves of flesh and blood, Your Brother is th'eternal God.

Verse 4

What harm can sin and death then do? The true God now abides with you. Let hell and Satan rage and chafe, Christ is your Brother ye are safe.

Verse 5

Not one He will or can forsake Who Him his confidence doth make. Let all his wiles the Tempter try, You may his utmost pow'rs defy.

Verse 6

Ye shall and must at last prevail; God's own ye are, ye cannot fail. To God forever sing your praise With joy and patience all your days.