How Love Came Down

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This Christmas song, by Matthew West tells the whole story of how love came down and was born, placed in a cradle to be killed on a cross and carry the weight of all our sin, so we could live with him again. That's the story of all stories my friend.  

The story that has stood the test of time. The story that those who believe it would they themselves die for it. Yes, we know whom we have believe in and we are persuaded by faith and walking though life with Him what he can do.  (That hymn will come tomorrow.

Lyrics for "Because of Bethlehem"

Just a tiny nowhere town with a tiny no-room inn

This is where the greatest story ever told beginsWhere just a tiny beating heart had all creation leaning inThat night the world forever changed because of Bethlehem
It's where a star led to a stableA baby's cry made angels singAnd the search to find a saviorLed to Heaven's humble King
Where the wise men found the answerThe shepherds found the lambAnd I found my ImmanuelBecause of Bethlehem
Love is born, hope is hereHeaven's light has made the darkness disappearPeace on Earth, good will to menGod with us all because of Bethlehem
From a child in a cradle to a king upon a crossHe knew the road was leading Him to pay a crimson costAnd when no other arms could carry (ooh-ooh-ooh)The weight of all our sin (ooh-ooh-ooh)He took the fall and it happened all (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)Because of Bethlehem (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Love is born, hope is hereHeaven's light has made the darkness disappearPeace on Earth, good will to menGod with us all because of Bethlehem
Because of Bethlehem
From a tomb that love left empty to a Father's right-hand throneAnd a promise He's preparing us a place we'll soon call homeHe who came to Earth from Heaven is coming back againAnd our eyes will see eternity because of Bethlehem
Love is born, hope is hereHeaven's light has made the darkness disappearPeace on Earth, good will to menGod with us all because of BethlehemGod with us all because of Bethlehem

The Song

"Becaus of Bethlehem" Matthew West

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOGV5jcu2Oo

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