As Lately We Watched

 

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As lately we watched o’er our flocks through the night,

A star there was seen of such glorious light;

All through the night, angels did sing

Sweet carols in praise of the birth of a King.

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A King of such beauty was ne’er before seen,

And Mary, His mother, so like to a queen.

Blest be the hour, welcome the morn,

For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born.

3 

His throne is a manger, His court is a loft,

But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft,

Him they proclaim our Christ by name,

And earth, sky, and air straight are filled with His fame.

4 

Then shepherds, be joyful, salute your liege King,

Let hills and dales ring to the song that ye sing;

Blest be the hour, welcome the morn,

For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born.

TRADITIONAL AUSTRIAN CAROL

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