Faith That Lets Us Sing ‎#92

92. Who Was There

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Who was there to hear good news proclaimed
• Title: Who Was There
• Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2009)
• Meter: 97.96 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-20
• Topic: Christmas: Shepherds
• Notes: This Christmas text focuses on the response of the shepherds

Tune Information

• Name: FIRST TO KNOW
• Composer: John D. Horman (2010)
• Meter: 97.96 D
• Key: G Major
• Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
• Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.