My Heart Is Bethlehem - John Berry

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