Rise Up, Shepherd

"Rise Up, Shepherd" is an African American spiritual arranged by composer Margaret Bonds.

Date: 2021Composer: Margaret BondsText: Spiritual

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There’s a star in the East on Christmas morn,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow

It’ll lead to the place where the Saviour’s born,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow
Follow, follow,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Follow the star of Bethlehem.
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.

If you take good heed to the angel’s words,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
You’ll for get your flocks, you’ll forget your herds
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Follow, follow,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Follow the star of Bethlehem.
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.

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