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)
| Text information | |
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| First Line: | There's a star in the East on Christmas morn |
| Title: | Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow |
| Scripture: | Luke 2:11-14 |
| Topic: | Seasons and Feasts | Christmas Season; Discipleship; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Shepherd |
| Source: | Traditional |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | Follow, follow, Rise up, shepherd, and follow |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | [Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow] |
| Source: | African-American spiritual |