The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#91

91. 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, shepherd, and foller.

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

3 If you take good heed to de angel's words;
Rise up, shepherd, and foller;
You'll forget all yo' flocks, you'll forget yo' 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
• Author: Anonymous
• Refrain First Line: Rise up, shepherd
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Christmas; Spirituals

Tune Information

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