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The Faith We Sing · No. 2096 · Words: Traditional · Tune: RISE UP, SHEPHERDS
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (There's a Star in the East)
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A traditional African American spiritual and Christmas carol that calls the shepherds to follow the star of Bethlehem to the birthplace of Christ. It has been sung in African American communities since the 19th century and remains a beloved holiday spiritual.
Verse 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.
Verse 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
Follow, follow,
rise up, shepherd, and follow,
follow the star of Bethlehem.
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
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