Bethlehem
Quiet desperation so far from home
Anticipation and on their own
They traveled by night out of harms way
They carried the light or so they say

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Bethlehem cradles the hope of the earth(x2)

A tired father stands his watch
Shepherd boys camping near their flocks
Tending their fires on this first night
They never saw a star so bright

(Chorus)
Bethlehem cradles the hope of the earth (x2)

This Christmas time story told each year
Passes the glory to every ear
We give our gifts as he gave his
And ours to receive that we may live

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Bethlehem cradles the hope of the earth (x2)
(Bridge)
Survival depends on our spiritual birth
I’ll tell you a secret because of it’s worth
(Chorus)
Bethlehem cradles the hope of the earth