Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1 - 14. There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Fields

There were shepherds abiding in the field

Luke 2：8 9

Keeping watch over their flock by night

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

And the angel said unto them

Luke 2:10 11

Fear not

For behold

I bring you good tidings of great joy

Which shall be to all people

For unto you is born this day

In the city of david

A savior which is christ the lord

And suddenly there was with the angel

A multitude of the heavenly hosts

Praising god and saying