Shepherds! hail the wondrous stranger,

Now to Bethlehem speed your way;

Lo! in yonder humble manger,

Christ, the Lord, is born to-day.

2 Bright the star of your salvation,

Pointing to his rude abode;

Rapturous news for every nation:

Now, behold the Son of God.

3 Love eternal moved the Saviour,

Thus to lay his radiance by;

Blessings on the Lamb for ever;

Glory be to God on high.