If I had been in Bethlehem (Sally DeFord)

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• CPDL #1042:

Editor: Sally DeFord (added 2000-07-02).   Score information:    Copyright: Personal

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Title: If I Had Been in Bethlehem
Composer: Sally DeFord

Number of voices: 1vv  Voicing: S
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: Piano
Published: composer

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Original text and translations

English text

1.

If I had been in Bethlehem the night of Jesus' birth

And heard afar the angels' joyful song of peace on earth

If I had seen the shepherds come to seek the baby fair

I think I would have followed them, and knelt beside them there

2.

If I had lived in eastern lands and watched with eager eyes

If I had seen his star appear and blaze among the skies

If I had seen the wise men go to seek the newborn King

I think I would have followed them, my finest gifts to bring

3.

I did not live in Bethlehem that Christmas night of old

Or travel with the wise men there, to bring him gifts of gold

But I can give a greater gift than any earthly gem

For all my heart and all my love will be my gift to him.