1. As shepherds in Jewry were guarding their sheep,
Promisc'usly seated estrangèd from sleep;
An Angel from heaven presented to view
And thus he advisèd the trembling few:
Dispel all your sorrows; and banish your fears,
For Jesus your Savior in Jewry appears
  Dispel all your sorrows; and banish your fears,
  For Jesus your Savior in Jewry appears

2 Though Adam the first in Rebellion was found,
Forbidden to tarry on hallowed Ground;
Yet Adam the second appears to retrieve
The loss you sustained by the Devil and Eve.
Then Shepherds be tranquil this instant arise,
Go visit your Savior and see where he lies.
  Then Shepherds be tranquil this instant arise,
  Go visit your Savior and see where he lies.

3 A token I leave you whereby you may find,
This heavenly stranger this friend to mankind;
A Manger's his Cradle a Stall his abode,
The Oxen are near him and blow on your God.
Then Shepherds be humble be meek and lie low
For Jesus your Savior's abundantly so
  Then Shepherds be humble be meek and lie low
  For Jesus your Savior's abundantly so

4 This wonderous story scarce cooled on the Ear,
When thousands of Angels in Glory appear;
They Join in the Concert and this was the theme
"All glory to God and good will towards men"
Then Shepherds strike in join your Voice to the Choir
And catch a few sparks of Celestial fire
  Then Shepherds strike in join your Voice to the Choir
  And catch a few sparks of Celestial fire

5 Hosanna! the Angels in Ecstasy cry,
Hosanna the wondering Shepherds reply;
Salvation, Redemption are centered in one
All Glory to God for the Birth of his Son
Then Shepherds adieu we commend you to God
Go visit the Son in his humble abode
  Then Shepherds adieu we commend you to God
  Go visit the Son in his humble abode

6 To Bethlehem city the Shepherds repaired,
For full confirmation of what they had heard;
They entered the Stable with Aspect so mild,
And there they beheld both the Mother and Child
Then make proclamation divulge it abroad
That Gentle and Simple may hear of the Lord.
  Then make proclamation divulge it abroad
  That Gentle and Simple may hear of the Lord.