The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6031

6031. The Shepherds Had an Angel

1. The shepherds had an angel,
The wise men had a star,
But what have I, a little child,
To guide me home from far
Where glad stars sing together,
And singing angels are?

2. Those shepherds, through the lonely night,
Sat watching by their sheep,
Until they saw the heavenly host
Who neither tire nor sleep,
All singing Glory, glory,
In festival they keep.

3. Christ watches me, His little lamb,
Cares for me day and night,
That I may be His own in Heaven:
So angels clad in white
Shall sing their Glory, glory,
For my sake in the height.

Text Information

• First Line: The shepherds had an angel
• Title: The Shepherds Had an Angel
• Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1856)
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Rossetti wrote these words as a Christmas carol for her godchildren.

Tune Information

• Name: [The shepherds had an angel]
• Incipit: 55551 23321 32166
• Key: A Major
• Source: Tra­di­tion­al Eng­lish car­ol
• Copyright: Public Domain