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There Is A Need for Shepherds
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Come Away with Me #3 (1998) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Topics: Shepherds Role in biblical times and today Lyrics: There is a need for shepherds in this place,
where pain and suffering wear a human face;
where hungry children stand outside the door,
and homeless families long for home once more.
Refrain:
There is a need for shepherds in this hour.
There is a need for Love to show its power!
There is a need for shepherds on this street,
where lonely strangers pass and do not meet;
where hopeless people wander in the night,
and wonder why life never turns out right.
Refrain
There is a need for shepherds on this earth,
where young and old have lost their sense of worth;
where guilty people seek to place the blame
on others for their failures and their shame.
Refrain
There is a need for shepherds everywhere.
We who have strayed like sheep must learn to care.
We who have known the Shepherd's love today
must shepherd one another in God's Way.
Refrain
Scripture: John 21:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: SHEPHERDS TODAY
There Is A Need for Shepherds
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Voices United #75 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind;
"glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and humankind.
3 "To you, in David's town this day
is born of David's line
a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
and in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
and on earth be peace;
good will to all from highest heaven
begin and never cease." Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
On Judah's plains as shepherds sat
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #103 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Angel's message to the shepherds at Christ's nativity Lyrics: 1 On Judah’s plains as shepherds sat,
Watching their flocks by night,
The angel of the Lord appear'd,
Clad in celestial light.
2 Awe-struck the vision they regard,
Appall'd with trembling fear;
When thus a cherub-voice divine
Breath'd sweetly on their ear.
3 “Shepherds of Judah! cease your fears,
And calm your troubled mind;
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
4 This day almighty love fulfils
Its great eternal word;
This day is born in Bethlehem
A Saviour, Christ the Lord.
5 There shall you find the heav'nly babe
In humblest weeds array'd;
All meanly wrapp'd in swaddling clothes,
And in a manger laid."
6 He ceas'd, and sudden all around
Appear'd a radiant throng
Of angels, praising God, and thus
Warbling their choral song:
7 "Glory to God, from whom on high
All-gracious mercies flow!
Who sends his heav’n-descended peace
To dwell with man below."
On Judah's plains as shepherds sat
Who Was There
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Faith That Lets Us Sing #92 (2017) Meter: 9.7.9.6 D Topics: Christmas Shepherds First Line: Who was there to hear good news proclaimed Lyrics: 1 Who was there to hear good news proclaimed
by an angel from on high?
Who was there to hear the glorias
that rang throughout the sky?
Only shepherds on a barren hill,
caring for their flocks that night;
only shepherds lifting up their eyes
to see the wondrous sight.
2 Who knelt there beside the manger bed
of the new-born holy child?
Who stood round to sing the angels’ song
to Mary, mother mild?
Only shepherds bravely greeting him
who would rule their hearts one day;
only shepherds trusting peace would come
to those who walk his way.
3 Who amazed their friends with stories of
angel songs, incarnate Word?
Who gave thanks and praised God joyfully
for wonders seen and heard?
Only shepherds, simple folk and poor,
on a hill near Bethlehem;
only shepherds wise enough to see
that Christ had come for them.
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Languages: English Tune Title: FIRST TO KNOW
Who Was There
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #125 (1917) Topics: Shepherds of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
3 "To you, in David's town, this day
Is born of David's line
A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
And this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forth with
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels, praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high
And to the earth be peace;
Good will henceforth from heaven to men
Begin, and never cease."
Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #42 (1899) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Shepherds Tune Title: GABRIEL
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
What Child is This
Author: William Chatterton Dix Hymnal: Voices United #74 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King Lyrics: 1 What child is this, who laid to rest,
on Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
while shepherds watch are keeping?
[Refrain:]
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the son of Mary!
2 Why lies he in such mean estate
where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear; for sinners here
the silent Word is pleading. [Refrain]
3 So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
come, one and all, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
let loving hearts enthrone him. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: GREENSLEEVES
What Child is This
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
Author: Ching-chiu Yang; Mildred A. Wiant; Christopher Cheung Hymnal: Voices United #85 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: Midnight stars make bright the skies (ming xing can lan ye wei yang) Refrain First Line: Glory be to God on high (zhi gao rong yao gui shang zhu!) Languages: Chinese; English Tune Title: HUAN-SHA-CH'I
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
There's a Star in the East
Hymnal: Voices United #70 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: There's a star in the East on Christmas morn Refrain First Line: Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow Lyrics: 1 There's a star in the East on Christmas morn,
rise up, shepherd, and follow;
it will lead to the place where the Christ was born;
rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Refrain:
Follow, follow,
rise up, shepherd, and follow,
follow the Star of Bethlehem,
rise up, shepherd, and follow.
2 If you take good heed to the angel's words,
rise up, shepherd, and follow.
you'll forget your flocks, you'll forget your herds,
rise up, shepherd, and follow. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: RISE UP, SHEPHERD
There's a Star in the East
Jesus is our Shepherd
Author: Rev. Hugh Stowell, 1799-1865 Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #127 (1899) Topics: Christ Shepherd; Shepherds Tune Title: [Jesus is our Shepherd]
Jesus is our Shepherd
Great Shepherd of Thy sheep
Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #132 (1899) Topics: Christ Shepherd; Shepherds Lyrics: 1 Great Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Who all Thy flock dost keep,
Leading by waters calm,
Do Thou my footsteps guide,
To follow by Thy side,
Make me Thy little lamb.
2 I fear I may be torn
By many a sharp-set thorn,
As far from Thee I stray;
My weary feet may bleed,
For rough are paths which lead
Out of Thy pleasant way.
3 But when the road is long,
Thy tender arm, and strong,
The weary one will bear;
And Thou wilt wash me clean,
And lead to pastures green
Where all the flowers are fair.
4 Till, from the soil of sin
Cleansed and made pure within,
Dear Saviour, whose I am,
Thou bringest me in love,
To Thy sweet fold above,
A little snow-white lamb. Tune Title: GREAT SHEPHERD
Great Shepherd of Thy sheep
Was there ever kindest shepherd
Author: Rev. Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #130 (1899) Topics: Christ Shepherd; Shepherds Tune Title: [Was there ever kindest shepherd]
Was there ever kindest shepherd
Shepherd of tender youth
Author: Rev. Henry Martyn Dexter, 1821-1890; Clement of Alexandria Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #137 (1899) Topics: Christ Shepherd; Shepherds Tune Title: [Shepherd of tender youth]
Shepherd of tender youth
Seeking to save
Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #126 (1899) Topics: Christ Shepherd; Shepherds First Line: Tenderly the Shepherd, O'er the mountains cold Tune Title: [Tenderly the Shepherd, O'er the mountains cold]
Seeking to save
Jesus, my Shepherd, let me share
Author: Rev. Henry Harbaugh, 1817-1867 Hymnal: The Sunday School Hymnal #136 (1899) Topics: Christ Shepherd; Shepherds Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Shepherd, let me share
Thy guiding hand, Thy tender care;
And let me ever find in Thee,
A refuge and a rest for me.
2 Oh, lead me ever by Thy side,
Where fields are green, and waters glide;
And be Thou still, where’er I be,
A refuge and a rest for me.
3 While I this barren desert tread,
Feed Thou my soul on heavenly bread;
‘Mid foes and fears Thee may I see,
A refuge and a rest for me.
4 Anoint me with Thy gladdening grace,
To cheer me in the heavenly race;
Cause all my gloomy doubts to flee,
And make my spirit rest in Thee.
5 When death shall end this mortal strife,
Bring me through death to endless life;
Then, face to face, beholding Thee,
My refuge and my rest shall be. Tune Title: LOUVAN
Jesus, my Shepherd, let me share
Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
Author: James Chadwick Hymnal: Voices United #38 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: Les anges dans nos campagnes (Angels we have heard on high) Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Les anges dans nos campagnes
ont entonné l'hymne des cieux;
et l'écho de nos montagnes
redit ce chant mélodieux.
[Refrain:]
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
2 Bergers, pour qui cette fête?
Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants?
Quel vainqueur, quelle conquête
mérite ces cris triomphants? [Refrain]
3 Ils annoncent la naissance
du libérateur d'Israël,
et pleins de reconnaissance
chantent en ce jour solennel. [Refrain]
1 Angels we have heard on high
sweetly singing o'er the plains,
and the mountains in reply,
echoing their joyous strains.
[Refrain:]
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing;
come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
4 See him in a manger laid,
whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain]
Languages: English; French Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Hymnal: Voices United #46 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her child
lowly in a manger;
there he lay, the undefiled,
to the world a stranger.
Such a Babe in such a place,
can he be the Saviour?
Ask the saved of all the race
who have found his favour.
2 Angels sang about his birth,
wise Men sought and found him;
heaven’s star shone brightly forth,
glory all around him.
Shepherds saw the wondrous sight,
heard the angels singing;
all the plains were lit that night,
all the hills were ringing.
3 Gentle Mary laid her child
lowly in a manger;
he is still the undefiled,
but no more a stranger.
Son of God of humble birth,
beautiful the story;
praise his name in all the earth;
hail the King of glory! Languages: English Tune Title: GENTLE MARY
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
Author: Genzo Miwa; John Moss Hymnal: Voices United #52 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: KORIN
Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Author: Edith M. G. Reed Hymnal: Voices United #58 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
for his bed a cattle-stall;
oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Swift are winging angels singing,
noels ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord for all,
Christ the babe is Lord for all.
2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping
vigil till the morning new
saw the glory, heard the story,
tidings of a gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow,
praises voicing, greet the morrow:
Christ the babe was born for you,
Christ the babe was born for you. Tune Title: W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Author: Frederick Oakeley; John Francis Wade; Claude Rozier Hymnal: Voices United #60 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: O come, all ye faithful (Adeste fideles) (Peuple fidèle) Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him (Venite adoramus) (En lui viens reconnaître) Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful,
joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come and behold him, born the King of angels:
[Refrain:]
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
2 God of God,
light of light,
lo, he abhors not the virgin's womb,
very God, begotten, not created: [Refrain]
3 Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God in the highest: [Refrain]
4 See, how the shepherds
summoned to his cradle,
leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear;
we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; [Refrain]
5 Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory given;
word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: [Refrain]
1 Adeste, fideles, laeti triumphantes,
venite, venite, in Bethlehem.
natum vidéte, regem angelorum:
[Refrain:]
venite adoremus,
venite adoremus,
venite adoremus Dominum.
2 Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine,
parturit virgo mater,
Deum verum, genitum non factum. [Refrain]
3 Cantet nunc hymnos chorus angelorum,
cantet nunc aula caelestium:
gloria in excelsis Deo! [Refrain]
4 En grege relicto, -- humiles ad cunas
vocati pastores approperant;
et nos ovanti gradu festinemus. [Refrain]
5 Ergo qui natus die hodierna
Jesu, tibi sit gloria:
Patris aeterni verbum caro factum. [Refrain]
1 Peuple fidèle, le Seigneur t'appelle
c'est fête sur terre, le Christ est né.
Viens à la crèche, voir le Roi du monde.
[Refrain:]
En lui viens reconnaître,
en lui viens reconnaître,
en lui viens reconnaître,
ton Dieu, ton Sauveur!
2 Verbe, Lumière et splendeur du Père,
il naît d'une mère, petit enfant,
Dieu véritable, le Seigneur fait homme: [Refrain]
3 Peuple, acclame, avec tous les anges
le Maître des hommes qui vient chez nous.
Dieu qui se donne à tous ceux qu'il aime! [Refrain]
4 Peuple fidèle, en ce jour de fête,
proclame la gloire de ton Seigneur.
Dieu se fait homme, vois donc comme il t'aime: [Refrain]
Languages: English; French; Latin Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
O Come, All Ye Faithful
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