Now there were shepherds in that region living in the
fields and keeping the night watch over their flock.
The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory
of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck
with great fear.  The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid;
for behold, I proclaim to you good  news of great joy
that will be for all people.  For today in the city of
David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah
and Lord.   And this will be a sign for you: you will
find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying
in a manger."  And suddenly there was a multitude of the
heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:

"Glory to God in the highest
and on earth peace to those
on whom his favor rest".