Recitative

SOPRANO
There were shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flocks by night.

Accompagnato

And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them,
and they were sore afraid.

Recitative

And the angel said unto them: "Fear not, for behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord."

Accompagnato

And suddenly there was with the angel,
a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:

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