While Shepherds Watched.
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UNAMBA VICTOR- While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks: Presents the sheet music and lyrics for the Christmas carol 'While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks', arranged by David Willcocks.
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99. W h i l e shepherds w a t c h e d their flocks
Words by
N A H U M T A T E Este's Psalter ( 1 5 9 2 )
(1652-1715) V . 6 arranged by D A V I D W I L L C O C K S
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Lord came down, And glo ry shone a round,
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Is b o r n o f David's line T o h u m a n v i e w displayed.
A S a v i o u r , w h o is C h r i s t t h e L o r d j A l l meanly wrapped i n swathing bands,
A n d this shall be t h e sign: A n d i n a manger laid.'
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4 i Appeared a shining throng
O f angels praising G o d , w h o t h u s ^
Addressed their joyful song:
A l s o a v a i l a b l e s e p a r a t e l y {Six Christmas Hymns air. D a v i d Willcocks)
@ O x f o r d U n i v e r s i t y Press 1970
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