My Heart Is Bethlehem

Eternity stepped into time
And drew a mortal breath
Mystery so clearly seen
The world could not forget
That in the town of Bethlehem
In the most unlikely place
God, the father wore
A child’s face
There’s something in the heart of God
So purely meek and mild
That finds its best expression in
The longings of a child
For every child’s heart is hungry
To be found and loved and known
A someone who would make their heart a home
My heart is Bethlehem
I will make room for him
This humble dwelling place
Made worthy by his grace
This child is still adored
Because he still is born
Deep in the hearts of men
(To love and not condemn)
My heart is Bethlehem
I wish for you this Christmas Eve
That you would find true peace
But silent nights are holy nights
And wonders never cease
There’s no remembering
The ghost of christmas past