9. And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.
10. And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
11. For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
12. And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
14. Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
15. And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
16. And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.