Gabriel.
Ye holy and humble men of fearful heart,
Be not afraid with these to take your part!
To-night God gives you sight; then be not blind;
Behold with us the high celestial mind!
Ye also with one voice must here rejoice.
1st Shepherd.
We be poor mortals! Here’s all Heaven in sight!
Gabriel.
The Heavens themselves are joined with earth to-night.