Behind the Christmas Carol: While by My Sheep I Watched at Night

Nach Friedrich von Spee

While by My Sheep was a traditional German carol by Nach Friedrich von Spee.  The hymn was written in 1623 and known as Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht.

Hugo Jüngst arranged the text to a traditional German melody.

Theodore Baker translated the carol into English.

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