Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition
306 Oxford
Words: Isaac Watts, 1709
Music: Arr. John Massengale, 1850. Alto W. M. Cooper, 1902
Meter: Common Meter Double (8,6,8,6,8,6,8,6)
Shepherds, rejoice! lift up your eyes,
And send your fears away:
News from the region of the skies —
A Savior’s born today!
Jesus, the God whom angels fear,
Comes down to dwell with you;
Today He makes His entrance here,
But not as monarchs do.
No gold, nor purple swaddling bands,
Nor royal shining things:
A manger for His cradle stands,
And holds the King of kings.
Go, shepherds, where the infant lies,
And see His humble throne;
With tears of joy in all your eyes,
Go, shepherds, kiss the Son.
And send your fears away:
News from the region of the skies —
A Savior’s born today!
Jesus, the God whom angels fear,
Comes down to dwell with you;
Today He makes His entrance here,
But not as monarchs do.
No gold, nor purple swaddling bands,
Nor royal shining things:
A manger for His cradle stands,
And holds the King of kings.
Go, shepherds, where the infant lies,
And see His humble throne;
With tears of joy in all your eyes,
Go, shepherds, kiss the Son.