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To Shepherds as They Watched by Night - Christmas Song - Christian Hymn
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This week's video is from Emmanuel Lux Illuminated - To Shepherds as They Watched by Night. You may recognize the artwork as cover, back, and interior of the album. It was created by artist Jason Jaspersen and animated by the band to share more insight into the album's concept and artwork. If you didn't know the manger scene is a pictogram of the Hebrew characters for Emmanuel, עִמָּ֫נוּאֵ֫ל, then this video was made for you!
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Lyrics:
To shepherds as they watched by night
Appeared a host of angels bright;
"Behold the tender babe," they said,
"In yonder lowly manger laid,
"At Bethlehem, in David's town,
As Micah did of old make known.
It is the Christ, your Lord and King,
Who will to all salvation bring."
Oh, then rejoice that through his Son
God is with sinners now at one;
Made like yourselves of flesh and blood,
Your brother is the eternal God.
What harm can sin and death then do?
The true God now abides with you.
Let hell and Satan storm and rave,
Christ is your brother -- you are safe.
Not one he will or can forsake;
His cov'nant he will never break.
Let ev'ry scheme the tempter try,
You may his utmost pow'rs defy.
You shall and must at last prevail.
God's own you are; you cannot fail.
To God forever sing your praise
With joy and patience all your days.
Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Richard Massie, 1800-87, alt. Tune: Latin melody, 15th century, adapt.
arr: Koiné
To Shepherds as They Watched by Night - Christmas Song - Christian Hymn
Subscribe to our channel for new songs every Friday! bit.ly/koinechannel
Purchase on iTunes - bit.ly/1iMTZgJ
Vist our website - koinemusic.com
Artwork by Jason Jaspersen - jjjaspersen.com
This week's video is from Emmanuel Lux Illuminated - To Shepherds as They Watched by Night. You may recognize the artwork as cover, back, and interior of the album. It was created by artist Jason Jaspersen and animated by the band to share more insight into the album's concept and artwork. If you didn't know the manger scene is a pictogram of the Hebrew characters for Emmanuel, עִמָּ֫נוּאֵ֫ל, then this video was made for you!
Help us out by sharing this video on social media. It's a great way to help share our music ministry with the world, and to share Jesus Christ with the world. You never know who the video will reach. Thanks!
Lyrics:
To shepherds as they watched by night
Appeared a host of angels bright;
"Behold the tender babe," they said,
"In yonder lowly manger laid,
"At Bethlehem, in David's town,
As Micah did of old make known.
It is the Christ, your Lord and King,
Who will to all salvation bring."
Oh, then rejoice that through his Son
God is with sinners now at one;
Made like yourselves of flesh and blood,
Your brother is the eternal God.
What harm can sin and death then do?
The true God now abides with you.
Let hell and Satan storm and rave,
Christ is your brother -- you are safe.
Not one he will or can forsake;
His cov'nant he will never break.
Let ev'ry scheme the tempter try,
You may his utmost pow'rs defy.
You shall and must at last prevail.
God's own you are; you cannot fail.
To God forever sing your praise
With joy and patience all your days.
Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Richard Massie, 1800-87, alt. Tune: Latin melody, 15th century, adapt.
arr: Koiné
