When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me One who will be Ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and will call Him Immanuel.

I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving.

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done.

I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.

“Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; His love endures forever.” For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before,’ says the Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done, and proclaim that His name is exalted.”

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I want to know Christ — yes, to know the power of His resurrection and participation in His sufferings…

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to Your name, O Most High.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers…

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.

He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”