As Shepherds Kept Their Lonely Vigil

This choral is used as part of two different cantatas--"Silent Night" and "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee."

Scores

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Lyrics

As shepherds kept their lonely vigil,
   in the fields abiding
A multitude of heaven's host
   brought long-awaited tidings:

Gloria in excelsis deo!
   Peace on earth, good will to men!
Gloria in excelsis deo!
   Christ is born, born in Bethlehem.

Fear ye not the angel said,
   let not your hearts be troubled
But get ye up to Bethlehem
   to seek a lowly stable

Gloria in excelsis deo!
   Peace on earth, good will to men!
Gloria in excelsis deo!
   Christ is born, born in Bethlehem.

Ye shall find the holy infant
   lying in a manger
Come see and know and testify,
   this child shall be our Savior

Recordings

MP3 Recording by Heather Prusse:
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MP3 Accompaniment Track:
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CD: Promised Savior, Promised King

 


 

Gloria in excelsis deo! Peace on earth, good will to men!
Gloria in excelsis deo! Christ is born, born in Bethlehem.

Tell the wond'rous news abroad 'til all the world rejoices
'Til ev'ry toungue shall sing is praise and join with angel voices

Gloria in excelsis deo! Peace on earth, good will to men!
Gloria in excelsis deo! Christ is born, born in Bethlehem.

 





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