A New Christmas Carol

In Bethlehem the Lord was Born
The Bethlehem Carol

Text: John A. Dalles, December 26, 2009
Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART or BIRDSTOWN
Meter: 87.87.88.7.


In Bethlehem the Lord was born
And there the shepherds found Him,
Christ in a manger soft and warm,
With swaddling clothes around Him,
While overhead a star shone bright,
As angel choirs filled the night:
All glory in the highest!


In Bethlehem, we saw His face,
And were blessed by our seeing,
The Author of eternal grace
Brought into human being.
So hold your breath all who draw near;
And thrill to God’s redemption here:
All glory in the highest!


In Bethlehem, high accolades,
And worship true are given!
This Child will grow to teach us ways
To trust and honor heaven;
And every child shall call Him friend—
This Child for whom earth’s praises blend:
All glory in the highest!


In Bethlehem we celebrate,
We join in joyful singing;
Then onward go to emulate
The love this Child is bringing!
For still the light of Christ is bright;
And angels echo through the night:
All glory in the highest!


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