The shepherds

Shepherds watch in the field;

night surrounds the world;

only the shepherds are awake

in the grove.

And an angel so bright

greets the shepherds and says:

"Christ, the salvation of all pious souls,

is come!"

The angels sing all around:

"Glory to God in Heaven!

And to men down below,

peace!"

The shepherds hurry forth,

hurry to the holy place,

and worship the infant

in swaddling clothes.