While shepherds watched their flocks

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around

Bij u, in 't oude Bethlehem is nu uit Davids stam Gods Zoon geboren, die voor u uit ' hemel nederkwam.

Fear not, said he for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind, Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind

Al d'ere zij aan God alleen, die vrede ons bereidt. Zing met de eng'len nu Gods eer in alle eeuwigheid.