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First Line:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground
Title:
While shepherds watched their flocks
Author:
Nahum Tate (1700)
Meter:
8.6.8.6
Language:
English
Notes:
Spanish translation: See "Pastores cerca de Belén" by George P. Simmonds; Swahili translation: See "Usiku walipoketi wachunga wa kondoo"
Copyright:
Public Domain
Liturgical Use:
Scripture Songs

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Title:
CHRISTMAS (Handel)
Composer:
George Frideric Handel (1728)
Meter:
8.6.8.6.6
Copyright:
Public Domain