As Lately We Watched - Christmas Songs, Christmas Harp Music

As lately we watch’d o’er our fields thro' the nigh

A star there was seen of such glorious light

All thro' the night, angels did sing

Carols so sweet of the birth of a King

A king of such beauty was ne’er before seen

And Mary His mother so like a queen

Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn

For Christ our dear Savior on earth now is born

His throne is a manger, His court is a loft

But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft

Him they proclaim, our Christ by name

And earth, sky and air straight are filled with his fame

Then shepherds, be joyful;

salute your new King

Let hills and vales ring to the song that ye sing

Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn

For Christ our dear Savior on earth now is born