Hark, now, O shepherds, great news do we bring!

Mighty the monarch whose praises we sing.

Lo, in the manger lies Jesus holy,

Son of the gentle maid,  Mary lowly,

Shepherds rejoice!

See now in beauty, sweet Mother and Child!

God's tender light o'er them glowing yet mild.

O'er all the world the star, brightly beaming,

Soft sheds its loving rays, gently streaming,

Shepherds rejoice!

Angels bright shining, great tidings you bring,

News of sweet Mary and Jesus our King,

Straight will we journey forth, gladly bringing

All our devotion, fervently singing,

Christ now is born!

c) 1929 and 1957 Augsburg Press.