HYMN Lyrics Text: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night

1. When we walk with the Lord,

In the light of his word,

What a glory he sheds on our way!

While we do his good will,

He abides with us still,

And with all

Who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey.

For there’s no other way,

To be happy in Jesus

But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,

Not a cloud in the skies,

But his smile quickly

Drives it away.

Not a doubt nor a fear,

Not a sigh nor a tear

Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,

Not a sorrow we share,

But our toil he doth richly repay

Not a grief nor a loss,

Not a crown nor a cross,

But is blest if we trust and obey

4. But we never can prove

the delight of his love,

Until all on the altar we lay

for the favour he shows.

And the joy he bestows

Are for them

Who will trust and obey.

1. While shepherds watched

Their flocks by night

All seated on the ground

The angel of the Lord

Came down and glory shone

around.

2. Fear not, said be.

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

The Saviour,

Who is Christ the Lord,

And this shall be the sign

4. The heavenly babe

You there shall find,

To human view displayed,

All meanly wrapped

In swathing band,

And in a manger laid

5. Thus spoke the Seraph

And forthwith

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

Good will henceforth.

from heaven to men

Begin and never cease..