"And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the fields,
keeping watch over their flock by night.
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night.
An
angel of the Lord appeared to them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were
terrified.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not :
for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you:
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace,
good will toward men.
Luke, chapter 2: 8-14