A ND she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him
^ in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because
there was no place for them in the inn. And in that region
there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over
their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were filled with fear. And the angel
said to them, "Be not afraid; for
behold, I bring you good news of
a great joy which will come to all
the people; for to you is born this
day in the city of David a Savior,
who is Christ the Lord. And this
will be a sign for you: you will find
a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths
and lying in a manger.” And sud
denly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying, "Glory to
God in the highest and on earth
peace among men with whom he
is pleased!” Luke 2: 7-14