Christmas Journey: Shepherds


Bethlehem-Bethlehem: PALESTINE - Bethlehem and outlying fields /74601 ...


We are the shepherds
The shepherds of Bethlehem
We are the Shepherds
Who saw the Angels from Heaven
We are the shepherds
Who saw the Baby Jesus at the Manger.

The Sky followed us
As we sang Angel's song
Gloria in Excelsis Deo

The clouds marched with us
As we clapped our hands
In joy on our way

The breeze and winds accompanied us
As we walked a sleepless night
with an anticipation of seeing
The baby king.

The shrubs and trees greeted us
As we danced among them
With a joyful hearts

The hills and valleys echoed us
As we proclaimed the good news
Near Bethlehem

Rivers and bonds made way for us
As we said the Name of the baby king
The king of Israel
on our way

Birds flew above us
to reach the Bethlehem
Cattle and sheep were joyful
To see the birds journey on them

The moon was full and beautiful
In singing the goodnews
With its gentle lights

The stars were bright and brilliant
In leading and watching over us
As we marched through the night

The watch dogs were excited
With their restless wandering
They ran before us to show
The way to Bethlehem

We hear the dawn
Singing with us
The resting moon sent wishes to the Baby king
The rolling stars sent welcome message to the king of kings
The songs of birds filled the sky and earth
The songs of Cocks and hen filled the air
The call of cattle and sheep added vibrancy to the way
The mighty sun raised its brilliant arms
With the cheers of light
As we reach the Bethlehem



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