Herdsmen

1. Shepherds, ; When they went to Bethlehem, ; They were keeping their flocks ; In the field at night. ; ; 2. An angel of God ; Came down to them, ; With great fear ; Their hearts were filled. ; ; 3. I tell you good news ; Do not be afraid, ; For today is born to you, ; Your salvation. ; ; 4. Go then, ; Quickly into the city, ; There you will find ; Jesus lying in a manger. ; ; 5. They set out, ; And when they arrived, ; Before the child, ; They bowed down to the ground. ; (To the Virgin Mary ; They said good morning.) - to the melody of lines 3, 4 ; ; 6. Hail Jesus, ; Shepherd of shepherds, ; Of heaven and earth, ; Holy Lord of the Creator. ; ; 7. If you do not hate us yet, ; We are your servants, ; And we have come, ; To worship you. ; ; 8. We ask you, ; As our savior, ; For our sins; Do not drive us away.