St Luke 2. 8-11
. . .And there
were in the same country shepherds
abiding in the field, 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 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.