Tidings of Great Joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there were shepherds

living out in the fields nearby,

keeping watch over their flocks at night.

An angel of the Lord appeared to them,

and the glory of the Lord shone around them,

and they were terrified.

 

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news of great joy

that will be for all the people.

Today in the town of David

a Savior has been born to you;

he is Christ the Lord.

 

This will be a sign to you:

You will find a baby wrapped in cloths

and lying in a manger."

 

Suddenly a great company of the

heavenly host appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to men

on whom his favor rests."

~~ Luke 2:8-14 ~~