To Shepherds As They Watched By Night

Words and music by Martin Luther · tr. Richard Massie · 1543

Key of D · 100 BPM · 4/4 · Assurance,Cross · Is 9:2

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.

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