While by my Sheep I Watched at Night

This hymn is a German Christmas carol from the 1600s.

It was translated to English by Theodore Baker (1851-1934). Sometimes it if referred to as The Echo Carol.

It is usually set to the tune JÜNGST, by German composer Hugo Richard Jüngst (1853-1923).

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Arranged for unison/2-part choir with optional SATB choir, piano/organ.

Examples

Singer with piano:

Adult carollers:

Barbershop quartet:

Instrumental - guitar:

Instrumental - organ:

Instrumental - band:

Instrumental - piano:

Lyrics

While by my sheep I watched at night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright:

Refrain:
How great my joy, great my joy,
Joy, joy joy,
Joy, joy joy,
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high.
Praise we the Lord in heaven on high.

There shall be born, so He did say,
In Bethlehem a child today:

There shall He lie in manger mean,
Who shall redeem the world from sin:

This gift of God we'll cherish well,
That ever joy my heart shall fill.

Lord, evermore to me be nigh,
Then shall my heart be filled with joy!