There were shepherds abiding in the field - Key, Joseph

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"An anthem for {{Cat|Christmas Day"

⌛ Period → Romantic ◈ Genre → Anthems ♬ Voicing → SATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 4

Instruments Mixed ensemble

Pages 18

CPDL # 88104

Editor Christopher Shaw

Posted 2026-01-17

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¶Lyrics / Text

There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Hallelujah.