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Title:  A Choice collection of hymns and spiritual songs; intended for the edification of sincere Christians, of all denominations. / By Samson Occom, Minister of the Gospel. ; [Text]
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HYMN CV. Luke 2.8,—15.1WHile Shepherds watch'd their Flocks by NightAll seated on the Ground,The Angel of the Lord came down,And Glory shone around.2"Fear not, said he, (for mighty dread"Had seiz'd their troubled Mind:)"Glad Tidings of great Joy I bring"To you and all Mankind.3"To you, in David's Town this Day,"Is born, of David's Line,"The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord:"And this shall be the Sign:4"The heav'nly Babe you there shall find"To human View display'd,"All meanly wrapt in swathing Bands,"And in a Manger laid."5Thus spake the Seraph, and forthwithAppear'd a shining ThrongOf Angels praising God and thusAddress'd their joyful Song:6"All Glory be to God on high:"And to the Earth be Peace;"Good-will henceforth from Heav'n to Men,"Begin and never cease."0