X:1 T:While Shepherds Watched (Cranbrook) M:4/4 L:1/8 Q:1/4=120 K:Bbmaj B2 F3/2G/2 FE DC | B,4-B,3 F| BAGF GFED | D4 C4| F2 F3/2G/2 AF GA | B8| c2 c3/2B/2Ac GA | F4-F3 F | B3/2B/2 BF B3 c | d>d dc d3 d | c2 B2 B2 A2 | B8|] W: W:1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night W:All seated on the ground W:The angel of the Lord came down W:The angel of the Lord came down W:And glory shone around W:And glory shone around W:And glory shone around W: W:2. 'Fear not,' said he, for mighty dread W:Had seized their troubled minds W:'Glad tidings of great joy I bring W:To you and all mankind W: W:3. 'To you in David's town this day W:Is born of David's line W:The Saviour who is Christ the Lord W:And this shall be the sign W: W:4. 'The heavenly Babe you there shall find W:To human view displayed W:And meanly wrapped W:In swathing bands W:And in a manger laid W: W:5. Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith W:Appeared a shining throng W:Of angels praising God, who thus W:Addressed their joyful song W: W:6. All glory be to God on high W:And to the earth be peace; W:Goodwill henceforth W:From heaven to men W:Begin and never cease W: W: Tune composed by Canterbury shoe-maker Thomas Clark and published in 1805