EMANUEL (Billings)

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As shepherds in Jewry were guarding their sheep,
Promiscously seated estranged from sleep,
An angel from heaven presented to view,
And thus he acosted 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.

This wondrous 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.

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 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.