That night, in the fields near Bethlehem, some shepherds were guarding their sheep. All at once an angel came down to them from the Lord and the brightness of the Lord’s glory flashed around them. The shepherds were frightened but the angel said, “Don’t be frightened! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy. This very day in King David’s town a Saviour was born for you. He is Christ the Lord. You will know who he is because you will find him wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” Suddenly many other angels came down from heaven and joined in praising God. They said, “Praise God in heaven! Peace on earth to everyone who praises God.