While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Bobby Darin Lyrics


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While shepherds watched their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around
And glory shone around

To you in David's town this day
Is born of David's line
The Savior who is Christ the Lord
And this shall be the sign
And this shall be the sign

All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace
Good will henceforth from Heaven to man




Begin and never cease
Begin and never cease

Overall Meaning

Bobby Darin's rendition of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" is an interpretation of the classic Christmas carol. The song details the story of the shepherds from the Gospel of Luke who were visited by an angel of the Lord while keeping watch over their flock at night. The angel announced the birth of the Savior, born in David's town and of David's line. The birth of Jesus Christ brought with it a message of peace and good will toward all.


The opening line of the song sets the scene for the story. The shepherds, who were keeping watch over their flocks at night, were visited by an angel of the Lord. The phrase "seated on the ground" emphasizes the humble beginnings of the story. The angel brought with him the glory of the Lord, which shone around the shepherds.


The next verse ties the story to the prophecy of the Old Testament. Jesus Christ, born in David's town and of David's line, was the fulfillment of this prophecy. The angel announces that this newborn Savior is Christ the Lord. The sign of his birth was a baby lying in a manger, which the shepherds were told to go and find.


The final verse declares glory to God and a message of peace and good will toward all. The birth of Jesus Christ, according to the song, marked the beginning of this peace and good will, which would never cease.


Line by Line Meaning

While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Shepherds were caring for their sheep at night


All seated on the ground
The shepherds were sitting on the ground to rest


The angel of the Lord came down
An angel descended from heaven


And glory shone around
The angel was surrounded by glorious light


To you in David's town this day
In David's town, a significant event happened


Is born of David's line
A baby was born from the lineage of David


The Savior who is Christ the Lord
The baby is the Savior and Lord who is Christ


And this shall be the sign
A sign will indicate this event


All glory be to God on high
Let God be praised


And to the earth be peace
Let there be peace on earth


Good will henceforth from Heaven to man
Good will from heaven will continue to bless mankind


Begin and never cease
May this good will never end




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Written by: CHARLIE LOUVIN, IRA LOUVIN

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Daniel


on Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home

One heck of a entertainer. A life cut way to soon. RIP Mr. Darin. Remember one thing he was one of the first Emmy winners, in the late 50s. When the emmys started.

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