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Now in Bethlehem, there were shepherds who lived out in the fields who were watching their flock at night. Suddenly, the angel of the Lord appeared before them, and they were extremely afraid, for the glory of the Lord shone upon them.
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." continue...