Because of Bethlehem

Teksten Muziek: Keith Ferguson/Bruce Greer
Adapted by: Don Marsh

The autumn days turn colder, the leaves begin to change;
We gather round the table to offer thanks and praise.
And we’re looking forward to Christmas once again;
Our hearts drawn together Because of Bethlehem.

The lights that line the houses and shine upon the tree,
are only the reflection of a star brilliantly
above a simple stable, outside a crowded inn,
Where God is dwelling with us because of Bethlehem.

Because of Bethlehem we can celebrate.
Because of Bethlehem we know truth and grace.
We beheld His glory, Jesus, God’s own Son.
Peace on earth, good will to men; because of Bethlehem.

The season comes so quickly, the passes like a dream;
And often in our hurry, we miss all that it means.
The love and joy of Christmas is a gift that never ends,
For God is dwelling with us because of Bethlehem.

Because of Bethlehem we can celebrate.
Because of Bethlehem we know thruth and grace.
We beheld His glory, Jesus, God’s own Son.
Peace on earth, good will to men; because of Bethlehem.

Oh Holy Child of Bethlehem, descend on us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in, born in us today!

Because of Bethlehem we can celebrate.
Because of Bethlehem we know truth and grace.
We beheld His glory, Jesus, God’s own Son.
Peace on earth, good will to men; because of Bethlehem.

Vertaling:

De herfstdagen worden kouder
De bladeren veranderen van kleur
We kijken weer uit naar Kerst
Onze harten worden één
Als we denken aan die dag in Bethlehem

Vanwege Bethlehem
Kunnen we feest vieren
Kennen we Zijn waarheid en genade
Zien wij Zijn glorie
Jezus, God’s eigen zoon
Vrede op aarde en in mensen een welbehagen
Vanwege Bethlehem

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