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Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Pages in category "Songs about shepherds" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total ...
"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.
Provisionally entitled Tubby and Enid, filming of a television adaption began on 6 January 2014 [3] using locations in Liverpool, Manchester and Huddersfield Town Hall. [4] [5] [6] It was produced by Paul Frift with executive producers Hilary Bevan Jones and Matthew Read [7] and eventually broadcast under the original name on 26 December 2014. [8]
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" references the Annunciation to the Shepherds described in the Gospel of Luke, hence the alternate title of "While shepherds kept their watching". The Nativity is also referenced in the final verse of the song: Down in a lowly manger, the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation, that blessed Christmas morn.
The composer Dorothy Ann Thrupp was born June 20, 1779, in London, and died in the same city in 1847. She compiled several hymnbooks for children. Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us appeared unsigned in her Hymns for the Young, published in 1836, but is commonly attributed to her. [2] There are other histories about this hymn.
The songs in the Songbook help young children learn to live righteously and keep God's commandments. The book is simplified in comparison to the LDS Hymn Book. The songs are designed to be easy for children to learn. The contents are divided so that different sections refer to various gospel topics for children.
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Praise for Creation and Providence" (better known as "I sing the mighty power of God") is now a hymn sung by all ages. [4] "Against Idleness and Mischief" and "The Sluggard" (better known as "How doth the little busy bee" and "'Tis the voice of the sluggard") were both meant to teach children the importance of hard work, and were extremely well ...