Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14
Words & Music: Helen H. Lemmel, in Victory Songs, compiled by Homer A. Rodeheaver (Chicago, Illinois & Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Rodeheaver, 1920), number 180 (🔊 pdf nwc).
While shepherds watched their flocks one night,
In Judea far away,
The sky was filled with a wonderful light,
And they heard an angel say:
Fear not, for behold, I bring
Glad tidings of great joy,
For unto you is born this day
A Savior, Christ the Lord.
Ye shall find the Babe in a manger laid,
In the town of Bethlehem.
A host of angels from Heaven sang,
As the seeking shepherds came:
Glory to God above!
The joyful chorus rang,
Glory to God in the highest!
Peace on earth, good will tow’rd men.