And in the quiet fields where shadows lay, Where shepherds kept their watch till break of day, The stars stood still, the night drew near, When Heaven bent low and conquered fear.
A sudden light—no mortal flame The glory of the Lord in radiant name. They trembled there, hearts tightly bound, As holy brilliance wrapped the ground.
“Fear not,” the angel softly cried, “For joy is born this holy night. Good news for all, both far and near, A Savior comes—salvation here.
In David’s town, so small, so mild, You’ll find the sign: a newborn Child. Wrapped in cloths, in manger laid, The King of Kings in humble shade.”
Then skies broke forth with voices bright, A heavenly host filled all the night: “Glory to God in realms on high, And peace on earth where hearts draw nigh.”
The sheep lay still, the hills stood hushed, As time itself seemed gently crushed. For on that night, so calm, so mild, The world was changed by Heaven’s Child.
— Luke 2:8–14 inspired Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luk 2:9 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. Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luk 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.
