by Theodore Baker 1. While by the sheep I watched at night, Glad tidings brought an angel bright. Refrain: How great our joy! (Great our joy!) Joy, joy, joy! (Joy, joy, joy!) Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! (Praise we the Lord in heaven on high)! 2. There shall be born, so he did say, In Bethlehem a Child today. Refrain 3. There shall he lie in a manger mean, Who shall redeem the world from sin. Refrain 4. Lord, evermore to me be nigh, Then shall my heart be fill'd with joy! Refrain. Lyrics: Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht, Traditional German carol, by Friedrich von Spee, originally published 1625
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