8 And shepherds were in the country the this abiding in the fields, and keeping watches of the night over the flock of them.

9 And lo, a messenger of a Lord stood near to them, and glory of a Lord shone round them; and they feared a fear great.

10 And said to them the messenger: Not fear you; lo for, I bring glad tidings to you a joy great, which shall be to all the people;