Listen to Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field online. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field is an English language song and is sung by London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir, John Alldis and Felicity Lott. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 1: There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field, from the album The Messiah (Platinum Edition), was released in the year 2013. The duration of the song is 0:42. Download English songs online from JioSaavn.