Gentle sheep in pasture green
Hear the blessed tidings told
Above on high angel hosts were seen
Heralding a message to behold

Shepherds woke among their flock
Thy sheep enfolded by the thee
Stood amazed full of shock
Told of a babe deserving of their bent knee

Where light Divine was shed
Off to Bethlehem they went
To a stable, no crib for a bed
Found salvation God had sent