Watched o’er their flocks by star­ry light;

We found "Watched o’er their flocks by star­ry light;" used in 1 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.

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When Sa­lem’s shep­herds through the night

Watched o’er their flocks by star­ry light;

Hark! from the mid­night hills around,

When Jordan Hushed His Waters Still

Lyricist: Thomas Campbell (1777–1844)
Composer: Henry Baker, 1854
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...When Sa­lem’s shep­herds through the night

Watched o’er their flocks by star­ry light;

Hark! from the mid­night hills around,...

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When Sa­lem’s shep­herds through the night

Watched o’er their flocks by star­ry light;

Hark! from the mid­night hills around,

When Jordan Hushed His Waters Still

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