Shepherd’s Song

It was frosty and clear as we huddled that night 'round the fire
We poked at the embers, watched as the sparks flew up higher
Then the fire seemed to dim as the air all around filled with light
We all stared in fear at the angel who dazzled our sight
He said, "Don't be afraid; I have not come to destroy
I've come with good news to announce indescribable joy
The Messiah is born: the saviour of all on the earth
And you are the ones God has chosen to witness his birth
Now, go to the city of David, just inside the wall
There's an inn, and behind in the barn by the animal stalls
There's a baby wrapped up in a feedpen they've used for his bed
When you find him, you'll know of the truth in all that I've said."
Then the sky just exploded with thousands of angels and light
And the sight and the sound of their music set fire to the night
Praise, honor, and glory to God in the highest
And mercy and peace and blessing to all of mankind
Praise, honor, and glory to God in the highest
And mercy and peace and blessing to all of mankind
So we went and we found the new baby as the angel had said
With Mary and Joseph from Nazareth there by his bed
Such peace and a sense of a presence gave warmth to the air
We fell to our knees in wonder to worship him there
Praise, honor, and glory to God in the highest
And mercy and peace and blessing to all of mankind
Praise, honor, and glory to God in the highest
And mercy and peace and blessing to all of mankind
Praise, honor, and glory to God in the highest
And mercy and peace and blessing to all of mankind
Praise, honor, and glory to God in the highest
And mercy and peace and blessing
Mercy and peace and blessing
Mercy and peace and blessing to all of mankind