And There Were Shepherds
Composer(s): Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer(s): Robert Shaw



And there were shepherds in the same country
Abiding in the field, keeping watch by night over their flock
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them
And the glory of the Lord shone round about them
And they were sore afraid
And the angel said to them...

Be not afraid
Behold, for I bring good tidings of great joy
Which shall be to all the people
For unto you this day a Saviour is born
Which is Christ the Lord, in the city of David

Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light
And usher in the morning
Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright
But hear the angel's warning

This child, now weak in infancy
Our confidence and joy shall be
The power of Satan breaking
Our peace eternal making