I. The Providence of God, 1-7
A. The Caesar, 1
B. The Census, 2-5
C. The Christ, 6-7
II. The Proclamation of the Angels, 8-14
A. The Declaration of the Gospel, 8-10
B. The Content of the Gospel, 11
C. The Purpose of the Gospel, 13-14
III. The Praise of the Shepherds, 15-20
A. The Response of the Shepherds, 15-18, 20
B. The Response of Mary, 19
