The Witness of Bethlehem

The Witness of Bethlehem

[Verse 1 - Luke 2:11]
I saw the sky 
that holy night,
The heavens blazed 
with living light.
The shepherds ran, 
their voices cried,
“The Savior’s born! 
The Lord Most High!”
I followed close — 
to stable fair,
And bowed before 
my Maker there.

[Chorus]
Down from glory, 
light of grace,
Down to earth, 
my hiding place.
Heaven’s mercy, 
child of man,
God with us — 
Emmanuel.

[Verse 2 - Zechariah 9:9]
Years went by,
I saw Him come,
Riding to 
Jerusalem.
Crowds were shouting, 
“Blessed be!”
I wept for them — 
they could not see.
The same who healed 
with gentle breath
They hung up high 
and cursed in death.

[Chorus]
Down from glory, 
light of grace,
Down to earth, 
my hiding place.
Heaven’s mercy, 
child of man,
God with us — 
Emmanuel.

[Bridge - Matthew 28:6]
Then morning broke — 
I heard them say,
“The tomb is bare, 
He’s gone away!”
I ran to see — 
the grave was still,
The prophets true —
The Law fulfilled.
He stood alive — 
my Lord, my friend,
The One who came 
did rise again.

[PreChorus]
Up from darkness, 
up from pain,
Up to glory, 
Christ now reigns.
Born to die 
Born to save,
Hallelujah 
to the Lamb!

[Chorus]
Down from glory, 
light of grace,
Down to earth, 
my hiding place.
Heaven’s mercy, 
child of man,
God with us — 
Emmanuel.

[Tag]
I saw the child, 
I saw Him die,
I saw Him risen, 
glorified.
From Bethlehem 
to Heaven’s throne —
He came down… 
and rose again.

I heard him cry, 
I watched him die, 
I saw him rise
I saw him rise.
I heard him cry, 
I watched him die, 
I saw him rise
I saw him rise.
I saw Him rise
I saw Him rise!