Traditional - While their flocks the shepherds tended - текст песни (слова)

This text is a translation by Rev. John Fulton of the Latin Quem pastores laudavere, a 14th century German text. 1. 
 
 
While their flocks the shepherds tended, 
Heav'nly Hosts to earth descended, 
Singing, with all voices blended, 
"Fear not, Christ is born today." 
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Eastern Seers rich gifts had wroght Him, 
Gold, frankincense, myrr, they brought Him, 
Guided by a Star they sought Him, 
Prince of Life and Victory. 
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On the Child with Mary gazing, 
Join ye Christians all in raising 
Songs to Him, Whom Heav'n is praising. 
God incarnate come to men. 
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From this day's first dawn to even, 
Praise to Christ our King be given 
By all Earth, and all in Heaven, 
In our sweetest, loftiest strain