The Service of Praise ‎#153

153. The Shepherds

1 Long, long ago, some shepherds,
Out on Judean plains,
Heard, from within the heavens,
Sweetest of angel strains.

Refrain:
O shepherds, hasten onward,
Beneath the starry dome;
For lo! The promised Saviour—
The Prince of Peace is come!
O shepherds, hasten onward
And join the glorious song,
Of “Glory to God,
Glory to God,
Glory be to God.”

2 Look up, O wond’ring shepherds,
Bowed low in deep amaze;
Hear what the hosts are singing,
From out the starry ways. [Refrain]

3 Lo! ’Tis a shining angel,
Bids you this wond’ring cease,
List to the herald’s tidings,
’Tis of the Prince of Peace. [Refrain]

4 See! ’Tis a flaming splendor,
Follow its guiding light,
Joyful, O shepherds, hasten,
On thro’ illumined night. [Refrain]

5 On to the Holy City,
Where in a rapture sweet,
Kneel, and with angels worship,
There at the Saviour’s feet. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Long, long ago, some shepherds
• Title: The Shepherds
• Author: Alice Jean Cleator
• Refrain First Line: O shepherds, hasten onward
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [Long, long ago, some shepherds]
• Composer: J. Lincoln Hall