So here is the stable and there is the manger 

The new Saviour sleeps on his first earthly night 

The wise men brought riches but we brought a candle 

It's all that we have but it gives a good light 

We are the shepherds we walked cross the mountains 

We left our flocks when the new star appeard 

Oh the beautiful singin' of heavenly choir 

We had to come see him we had to come here 

We beg you forgive us for such a small offering 

But our sheep are out there with wolves in the night 

We bring you this candle it's all we have with us 

But with it the new Saviour has his first light 

We are the shepherds... 

We thank Thee kind Joseph for bidding us enter 

Please take our gift for the new babe to thine 

'Tis only one candle but it is our symbol 

Of how we believe that his great life will shine 

We are the shepherds...