And There Were Shepherds

Did you all get that?

That was the angel of the Lord.

Yes it was George.

So, who wants to go?

Who wants to stay?

No George, it’s to see this thing that has come to pass.

I don’t know what sort of thing.

You all heard the Angel thingy thing,

And the Heavenly Host that came after didn’t you?

Oh, you were being sore afraid were you?

Anyone else, apart from George, being sore afraid?

No, it wasn’t a savoury, it was a Saviour.

And it wasn’t peas, it was peace.

No, not a piece of anything,

Peace, like when you’re quiet.

No, I didn’t know I needed saving, did you?

No, I don’t know if your wife is involved.

Does she need saving?

No. but you do from her?

Is this relevant?

Well George you will just have to work that out for yourself.

Now then, we are invited to go to Bethlehem

By the sort of folk who like to be obeyed.

Yes I do know it’s not convenient

But the Babe sounds kind of important.

No George, it’s not just any old baby

It’s going to be Christ the Lord, and it’s going to be a great joy.

What on earth did you think that Angel was on about?

Well that’s up to you George,

The glory of the Lord is quite wasted on you.

So, ignoring George,

As convener of the Abiding Shepherds

I call for a vote.

Those in favour say ‘Yowe’.

Ok, that’s all of us, George you can stay.

Yes, I know you’ve a bad leg.

It’s because you’ve got a bad leg.

Yes, I know it only hurts when it’s cold.

Yes, I do know it’s cold.

The rest of you can leave your flocks

George will look after them.

Yes George, it is a great responsibility

But you are old enough and daft enough to cope.

Let’s hear it for George

There now, feel better?

Well that’s good.

And yes George, we’ll bring you back something.