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  • While the shepherds at night were a-watching

    While the shepherds at night were a-watching
    Where their flocks in the fields were abiding
    Th’angel of the Lord came and stood down beside them
    Opened his mouth and then greatly surprised them:
    “Shine Jesus shine. Shine Jesus shine”
    [Chorus]

    Fear not said he for dread had seized them mightily
    Minds were troubled, they all worried frightfully
    I bring you tidings of gladness eternally
    Dance with joy and with me sing supernally…
    “Shine Jesus Shine. Shine Jesus Shine.
    [Chorus]

    Unto you is born now a saviour
    Who is Christ the Lord and he made you.
    He’s of David’s line, a descendent
    Sing now to him for his sign is transcendent:
    “Shine Jesus Shine. Shine Jesus Shine.”
    [Chorus]

    You shall find the heavenly babe there
    To human view he looks lovely and very fair
    All simply wrapped in bands that are swaddling
    Sing to the child in the manger, the Godling:
    “Shine Jesus Shine. Shine Jesus Shine”.
    [Chorus]

    Thus the angel spoke and suddenly
    Throngs of angels appeared singing utterly
    Beautiful music, their praises lasted long
    As they sang forth they repeated the glorious song:
    “Shine Jesus Shine. Shine Jesus Shine”
    [Chorus]

    “Glory be now to God in the highest
    Peace to God’s people” they sang without shyness
    Unto those upon whom his favour rests
    With goodwill, may this song be ever blessed:
    “Shine Jesus Shine. Shine Jesus Shine”
    [Chorus]

10 responses to “Horse Guards”

  1. frdougal Avatar
    frdougal

    Being a pedant, I’d like to point out that isn’t a Horse Guard – that’s a Hussar!

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    1. Kelvin Avatar
      Kelvin

      Being a pedant who was there, I’d like to say I was referring to the place.

      Reply
      1. frdougal Avatar
        frdougal

        Ah! Clarifaction! Were they guarding the beach volleyball?

        Reply
  2. Pam Avatar
    Pam

    Is that pedant with a capital ‘p’?

    Reply
  3. Kelvin Avatar
    Kelvin

    Stricktly speaking, she is a member (as is the horse, presumably) of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery

    Reply
    1. frdougal Avatar
      frdougal

      Oh! I’d forgotten they wore hussar hats.

      Reply
  4. PamB Avatar
    PamB

    I got here by clicking a link about women who happen to be bishops. So the CofE have introduced an equestrian qualification to the remit now?

    Reply
    1. Kelvin Avatar
      Kelvin

      This is a post about bishops who happen to be women.

      Reply
      1. Seph Avatar
        Seph

        Or bishops who happen to be horses? This slippery slope must be what Anglican Mainstream are so afraid of.

        Reply
  5. Margaret of the Sea of Galilee Avatar
    Margaret of the Sea of Galilee

    The future is androgynous…I always said so!
    I shall dream of her…zzzzzz

    Reply

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