Hymns for Youth ‎#67

67. Shepherds Left Their Flocks A-straying

1. Shepherds left their flocks astraying,
God's command with joy obeying,
When they heard the angel saying:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."

2. Wise men came from far and saw Him,
Knelt in homage to adore Him;
Precious gifts they laid before Him:
Gold and frankincense and myrrh.

3. Let us now in every nation
Sing His praise with exultation.
All the world shall find salvation
In the birth of Mary's son.

Text Information

• First Line: Shepherds left their flocks astraying
• Title: Shepherds Left Their Flocks A-straying
• Translator: Imogen Holst
• Meter: 8 8 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966
• Source: Hohenfurth Ms., 1410; Latin

Tune Information

• Name: QUEM PASTORES
• Meter: 8 8 8 7
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody from the Hohenfurth Ms., 1410