The New National Baptist Hymnal ‎#67

67. Rise Up, Shepherd

1 Dere's a Star in de East on Christmas morn;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller;
It will lead to de place where de Savior's born;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller.

Refrain:
Rise up, shepherd,
Rise up, shepherd, and foller;
O foller the Star of Bethlehem,
Rise up, sheperd, and foller.

2 Leave yo' sheep, leave yo' sheep, and leave yo' lambs;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller;
Leave yo' sheep, leave yo' sheep, and leave yo' ewes and lambs;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller.
[Refrain]

3 If you take good heed to the angel's words;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller;
You'll forget all yo' flocks, you'll forget your herds;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller.
[Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Dere's a Star in de East on Christmas morn
• Title: Rise Up, Shepherd
• Refrain First Line: Rise up, shepherd
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977

Tune Information

• Name: [Dere's a Star in de East on Christmas morn]
• Arranger: J. B. Herbert
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: © Copyright 1923 by Homer A. Rodeheaver. Renewed 1951. The Rodeheaver Co. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.