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CCLXXXV. Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes

1 "Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes,
"And send your fears away,
"News from the regions of the skies,
"Salvation's born to-day.

2 "Jesu, the God whom angels fear,
"Comes down to dwell with you;
"To-day he makes his entrance here,
"But not as monarchs do.

3 "No gold, nor purple swaddling bands,
"Nor royal shining things;
"A manger for his cradle stands,
"And holds the King of kings.

4 "Go, shepherds, where the infant lies,
"And see his humble throne;
"With tears of joy in all your eyes,
"Go, shepherds, kiss the Son."

5 Thus Gabriel sang, and straight around
The heav'nly armies throng;
They tune their harps to lofty sound,
And thus conclude the song:

6 "Glory to God that reigns above,
"Let peace surround the earth;
"Mortals shall know their Maker's love,
"At their Redeemer's birth."

7 Lord! and shall angels have their songs,
And men no tunes to raise?
O may we lose our useless tongues
When they forget to praise!

8 Glory to God that reigns above,
That pitied us forlorn,
We join to sing our Maker's love,
For there's a Saviour born.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherds, rejoice, lift up your eyes
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Christmas Hymn
• Notes: Tune: BOSTON

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