The night of Savior born

in heaven and on earth

While they were there, 

the time came for the baby to be born,

and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. 

She wrapped him in cloths and placed him 

in a manger, because there was no room 

for them in the inn.

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.

But the angel said to them, 

"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news 

of great joy that will be for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has 

been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby 

wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host 

appeared with the angel, 

praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest, 

and on earth peace to men 

on whom his favor rests."

When the angels had left them and 

gone into heaven, the shepherds said to 

one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see 

this thing that has happened, 

which the Lord has told us about."

Luke 2:6-14