Shepherds and Angels - All Songs
This next set of songs all refer to the account of the shepherds near Bethlehem who hear the angels proclaim the birth of Jesus and follow the star to find him.
Luke 2:8-20 (condensed)
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them
Lyrics
O come away. Ye shepherds leave your sheep. A king has come to ease our woe so deep. O change your tears to praise and jubilation we journey to adore our God who brings us consolation.
O see him there, so timid week and helpless! A tiny babe within a manger laid. From heav'n above he comes to earth to save us as God's begotten son. He is our Lord and faithful shepherd.
A king of such beauty was ne'er before seen, And Mary his mother so like to a queen. Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn, for Christ our dear Savior on earth now is born.
Lyrics
"O Come Away" aka "Quittez Pasteurs"
ScriptureLuke 2:8-20 (condensed)
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them
O come away. Ye shepherds leave your sheep. A king has come to ease our woe so deep. O change your tears to praise and jubilation we journey to adore our God who brings us consolation.
O see him there, so timid week and helpless! A tiny babe within a manger laid. From heav'n above he comes to earth to save us as God's begotten son. He is our Lord and faithful shepherd.
"As Lately We Watched"
Lyrics
As lately we watched o'er our fields through the night, A star there was seen of such glorious light. All through the night, angels did sing, in carols so sweet of the birth of a King.A king of such beauty was ne'er before seen, And Mary his mother so like to a queen. Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn, for Christ our dear Savior on earth now is born.
"Bells Over Bethlehem"
Bells over Bethlehem pealing, God’s sacred presence revealing!
There in a cradle is resting Jesus, the earth’s richest blessing!
The bells, the bells of Bethlehem are ringing out the tidings, “good will to all men!”
Leave your sheep and come, O shepherds, presents bring the Babe so lowly,
The bells, the bells of Bethlehem are ringing out the tidings, “good will to all men!”
Leave your sheep and come, O shepherds, presents bring the Babe so lowly,
Bring some cheese and bring some wine for the Mother Mary holy.
Shepherds, if you will but hasten, Mary the beautiful Virgin,
Shepherds, if you will but hasten, Mary the beautiful Virgin,
may grant that you may be keeping watch o’er the dear Baby sleeping.
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