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When Christ was born in Bethlehem

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When Christ was born in Bethlehem, there was no room;
no-one made space to greet the holy child.
Though as a man he sought to banish fear and gloom,
he was by many hated and reviled.
Tw ... (continues)

Written by: John Capon [Find texts by John Capon]

Related Biblical passages:

  • Matthew - chapter 2 - verse(s) 1-12
  • Matthew - chapter 15 - verse(s) 17
  • Matthew - chapter 1 - verse(s) 21
  • Luke - chapter 9 - verse(s) 10
  • Luke - chapter 2 - verse(s) 1-16
  • John - chapter 10 - verse(s) 10-14
  • 1 Timothy - chapter 1 - verse(s) 15

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Baby
  • Bethlehem, Bible
  • Christ the King
  • Crown of thorns
  • Death of Christ
  • Shepherds, Christmas
  • Wise men
  • Seek and save
  • Two thousand years
  • No room
  • Holy Child

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