Rise Up Shepherd and Follow - Traditional

There's a star in the East on Christmas morn,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow;
It will lead to the place where the Savior's born,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow,
Follow the star of Bethlehem,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.

If you take good heed to the angel's words,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow;
You'll forget your flocks, you'll forget your herds,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.
Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow,
Follow the star of Bethlehem,
Rise up, shepherd, and follow.

Rise Up Shepherd and Follow lyrics represent a powerful call to action and faith rooted in the African American musical tradition. The song emphasizes the urgency of seeking the Savior and the willingness to leave everything behind to find the King. It features a rhythmic and soulful melody that invites choral harmony and communal participation. By singing the Rise Up Shepherd and Follow lyrics participants are reminded of the importance of spiritual focus and the journey of the heart toward the light of Christ which guides every believer through the darkness of life.