A child was born in Bethlehem
One calm Judean night,
When all the world lay hushed and still
And silent stars shone bright.
Shepherds came to Bethlehem
And wisemen from afar
Because they heard the angels sing
And saw a wondrous star.
A child was born in Bethlehem,
His cradle was a stall;
But heavenly choirs and shining light
Proclaimed Him Lord of All.
So we still come to Bethlehem.
Our joyous hearts we bring
To place before the cradle throne
Of Jesus Christ, our King.
all rights. ruthrmartin. December 1964
THE WRITINGS OF RUTH MARTIN