The Australian Hymn Book
The Australian Hymn Book was published in 1977, and was the culmination of almost ten years' work by an ecumenical committee, chaired by A. Harold Wood, intent on producing a new, contemporary and inclusive hymn book that could be used in worship by the varied Christian congregations across Australia.
WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS BY NIGHT
[1]
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down
and glory shone around.
[2]
'Fear not,' said he (for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind),
'glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and all mankind.
[3]
'To you in David's town this day
is born of David's line
a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
[4]
'the heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed.
all meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes
and in a manger laid.'
[5]
Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
[6]
'All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
goodwill henceforth from heaven to men
begin and never cease.'
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