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"Good Shepherd" originated in a very early 19th century hymn written by the Methodist minister Reverend John Adam Granade (1770–1807), "Let Thy Kingdom, Blessed Savior". [1] [2] [3] Granade was a significant figure of the Great Revival in the American West during the 19th century's first decade, as the most important author of camp meeting hymns during that time. [4]
"Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" is a song telling the story of Christmas morning, describing a "star in the East" that will lead to the birthplace of Christ. The title derives from a lyric repeated throughout the song. Depending on how the song is arranged and performed, it is known variously as a spiritual, hymn, carol, gospel song, or folk song.
Nymphs and Shepherds" is a song by the English composer Henry Purcell, from the play The Libertine by Thomas Shadwell. [1] When the play was first performed, in 1675, the accompanying music was by William Turner. Purcell's music was first used in either 1692 or 1695; the musicologist Ian Spink has concluded that the latter year is the more ...
The image of The Shepherd as Christ is initially found in another Song, "The Little Black Boy". [4] Psalm 23 depicts God as a shepherd of mankind, [5] and the capitalization of the word 'Shepherd' in the first and last lines furthers the idea that the Shepherd is a symbol of God. [5] In the bible, a shepherd's presence is representative of ...
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead us" is a Christian hymn written by Dorothy Ann Thrupp from London. The hymn first appeared unsigned in her collection Hymns for the Young, in 1836. The hymn first appeared unsigned in her collection Hymns for the Young, in 1836.
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THE SHEPHERD'S SONG Down the dusty road together Homeward pass the hurrying sheep, Stupid with the summer weather, Too much grass and too much sleep, I, their shepherd, sing to thee That summer is a joy to me. Down the shore rolled waves all creamy With the flecked surf yesternight; I swam far out in starlight dreamy, In moving waters cool and ...
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