Rise Up, You Shepherds

Words and Music By Ian A. Lawrence

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Shepherds watching their sheep one night were sitting up on a hillside,
When all at once, in a blaze of light, an angel stood before them.
“Don’t be frightened,” the angel said, “But hurry down from the hillside.
A baby boy in a manger bed is born for you and all men.”

A boy is born, rise up you shepherds and hear the news we bring.
A boy is born, rise up you shepherds and see the newborn king”.
A boy is born, rise up you shepherds and hear the heavens ring.
A boy is born, rise up you shepherds and see the newborn king”.

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Then the shepherds forgot their fear, were calm and no longer trembled.
They gathered joyfully round to hear about the wonderful birth.
Over Bethlehem, in the sky, a host of angels assembled.
All singing: “Glory to God on high, goodwill and peace upon earth”.