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As shepherds watched their fleecy care
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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As shepherds watched their fleecy care by Joseph Key — Lyrics
As shepherds watched their fleecy care,
An heav'nly angel did appear:
'Shepherds, attend; to you I bring
Glad tidings of a newborn king.'
Loud hosannas send on high,
Raise your voices to the sky:
Hymns of praises ever sing,
To this newborn heav'nly King.
In Bethle'm town this blessed morn,
The Saviour of mankind is born;
Born of a spotless virgin pure,
Free from all sin, from guilt secure.
Loud hosannas send on high,
Raise your voices to the sky:
Hymns of praises ever sing,
To this newborn heav'nly King.
Arise, your tender care forsake,
With hasty steps your journey take,
To David's city; there you'll find
The great redeemer of mankind.
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About As shepherds watched their fleecy care
This SATB setting of a traditional English Christmas text captures the wonder of the Nativity. The lyrics recount the angel's announcement to the shepherds, heralding the birth of the Saviour in Bethlehem. The music reflects the joyful message of the 'glad tidings' and the call to praise, with a repeated refrain of 'Loud hosannas send on high'. It offers a familiar yet uplifting way to express the Christmas story, suitable for a wide range of church choirs and seasonal services.
