53 To Shepherds as They Watched by Night

1 To shepherds as they watched by night Appeared a host of angels bright; "Behold the tender babe," they said, "In yonder lowly manger laid. 2 "At Bethlehem, in David's town, As Micah did of old make known; It is the Christ, your Lord and King, Who will to all salvation bring." 3 Oh, then rejoice that through his Son God is with sinners now at one. Made like yourselves of flesh and blood, Your brother is th' eternal God. 4 What harm can sin and death then do? The true God now abides with you. Let hell and Satan storm and rave, Christ is your brother—you are safe. 5 Not one he will or can forsake; His cov'nant he will never break. Let ev'ry scheme the tempter try, You may his utmost pow'rs defy. 6 You shall and must at last prevail; God's own you are; you cannot fail. To God forever sing your praise With joy and patience all your days.