While by the sheep

While by the sheep we watched at night,
Glad tidings brought the angels bright.
How great our joy!
Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!

There shall be born, the angels say,
In Bethlehem a Child today.
How great our joy!
Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!

There shall the Child lie in a stall,
This Child who shall redeem us all.
How great our joy!
Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!

This gift of God we'll cherish well,
That with God's joy our hearts shall fill.
How great our joy!
Great our joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Joy, joy, joy!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!
Praise we our God in heaven on high!

Music: Jungst German melody
Words: German carol
Sequence: Cathouse Pandemonium, Ltd.