Shiloh - Billings, William

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"This Old Testament Hebrew word used by Isaiah the prophet means "Messiah" and foretells the birth of Jesus 600 years before the event. As was customary in New England Psalm Singing, songs with similar words were given a variety of musical treatments. This song first appeared in The Suffolk Harmony in 1786."

⌛ Period → Classical ◈ Genre → Carols

♯ Key G major

⁄ Time Signature 2/2

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Beginner

↕ Range G2 – D5

¶ Language → English

Measures 110

Texture mixed texture

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 7

CPDL # 58628

Editor James Wetzel

Posted 2020-05-15

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

F#4 – D5

B3 – A4

D3 – G4

G2 – B3

¶Lyrics / Text

:''1. First Shepherd'' Methinks I see an heavenly Host Of angels on the wing; Methinks I hear their cheerful notes, So merrily they sing. :''2. First Angel'' Let all your fears be banished hence, Glad tidings I proclaim; For there is a Savior born today And Jesus is his name. :''3.'' Lay down your crooks and quit your flocks, To Bethlehem repair; And let your wandering steps be squared By yonder shining star. :''4.'' Seek not in courts or palaces; Nor royal curtains draw; But search the stable, See your God extended on the straw.