Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # In The Country Nigh To Bethlehem 1. In the country nigh to Bethlehem On a starry night of old, There were in the fields abiding Shepherds with their flocks in fold. Round the flocks the faithful shepherds Keep their watch from eve till morn, Lest their sheep, so weak and helpless, Should by evil beasts be torn. 2. Haply, through their long night-watches, They made hill and valley ring With the songs of holy gladness Which King David used to sing. Songs of praise to God their Shepherd, Who defended them from ill, And their weary, wandering footsteps Guided to the waters still. 3. As they watched, a burst of Glory Shone around them from above, And a mighty glorious Angel Calmed their fears with words of love. "Fear not, for behold I bring you Tidings full of greatest joy, Joy eternal, full of gladness, Joy which nothing can destroy. 4. "Unto you in David's city, As was told by Prophet's word, Christ is born, your God and Saviour, Christ is born, your King and Lord." Suddenly a host of angels Raised their voices high and sang, Till the vaulted arch of Heaven With the echoing [Chorus] rang. 5. "Glory, glory, in the Highest, Unto God, and peace on earth; To all nations joyful bring we Tidings glad of Jesus' Birth." Lift we now our hearts and voices, Join we all the cheerful cry, Learned by shepherds from the Angels; "Glory be to God on high!" Browse Carols: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #