The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11087

11087. 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 Savior—
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 wondering 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 wondering cease,
List to the herald 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 Savior’s feet. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Long, long ago, some shepherds
• Title: The Shepherds
• Author: Alice Cleator (1900)
• Refrain First Line: O shepherds, hasten onward
• Language: English
• Source: The Service of Praise (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack Company, 1900)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Long, long ago, some shepherds]
• Composer: Joseph Lincoln Hall
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain