How Far Is It To Bethlehem?

How Far Is It To Bethlehem?

 How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far

 Shall we find the stable room, lit by a star?

 Can we see the little Child, is He within?

 If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in?

  

 May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass or sheep?

 May we peep like them and see Jesus asleep?

 If we touch His tiny hand, will He awake?

 Will He know we've come so far just for His sake?

  

 Great kings have precious gifts, and we have nought

 Little smiles and little tears, are all we brought

 For all weary children, Mary must weep

 Here on His bed of straw, sleep, children, sleep

  

 God in His mother's arms, babe’s in the byre

 Sleep as they sleep, who find their heart's desire

Published by CYP Music