Bethlehem, the chosen city of our God
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1 Bethlehem, the chosen city of our God,
where the stem of faithful Jesse duly flowered:
there Messiah in a manger humbly lay,
born of Mary, born for us on Christmas Day!2 Israel's ... (continues)
Written by: Michael Perry [Find texts by Michael Perry] [Find tunes by Michael Perry]
This text appears in the Jubilate Group publication(s):
- Carol Praise (1987 edition) - number 33
Related Biblical passages:
- Numbers - chapter 24 - verse(s) 17
- Isaiah - chapter 11 - verse(s) 1
- Micah - chapter 5 - verse(s) 2
- Luke - chapter 2 - verse(s) 8
Theme(s) of this text:
- Bethlehem, Bible
- Christmas
- David, Bible
- Israel and Israelites
- Jacob, Bible
- Judah, Bible
- Mary mother of Jesus
- Messiah, Bible
- Shepherds, Christmas
