Certain fit the line. It is possible that the shepherds were certainly poor.
Posted by Sheila on December 23, 2003
In Reply to: The First Noel lyric question... posted by ESC on December 23, 2003
: : This has been preying on my mind for decades. Some times I wake up and night and wonder. Many thanks in advance for any insights.
: : Camelita
: : Who clearly needs a new hobby
: I do not know. I imagine the songwriter just threw in "certain" to make it sound right.