Verse 1
Shepherds watched their flocks at night, attending lowly sheep
Now within a cattle shed, a much stranger watch they keep
Today, a Savior has been born and He is Christ, the Lord
Placed within a humble trough, this baby must be adored
Verse 2
Pagan wise men from the East seek out the infant King
Trackless miles behind them lie and now all their rev’rence bring
They have come to worship Him with spices and with gold
Countless millions seek Him still, who’s advent was long foretold
Verse 3
For to us a child is born, to us a Son is giv’n
He shall reign in righteousness, this Counselor King from heav’n
The government will rest on Him, He is the mighty God
Prince of Peace, this gentle King yet rules with a mighty rod
Verse 4
Scriptures say that Mary’s boy was born that He might die
Angel voices burst in praise, their harmony fills the sky
Sing, glory in the highest heav’n, sing, gracious peace on earth
Those on whom His favor rests, exult in the Savior’s birth
For unto us a child is born, for unto us a Son is given
A Savior given
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