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Little Child of Bethlehem

by Eric Parker

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Little Child of Bethlehem is the first track from my upcoming album. The song starts in the manger, so I thought I would release it for Christmas. I hope you enjoy!

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Little Child of Bethlehem, David's promised seed
The cattle they are lowing now, it's time for you to feed
Silent at the breast they say, but I doubt that it went down that way

Little child of Bethlehem, it's time to move on out
Herod's got his eye on you, there isn't any doubt
Steal away to Egypt's land, steal away
So pack up your belongings Joe, be up and disappear
To the banks of the mighty Nile, until the coast is clear

Little boy of Nazareth, walk by Joseph's side
It's time to grow in favor now, with people and with God
So by day and by the candlelight, read your Father's word
You'll see yourself within the tales, the tales you've always heard
Yeah, write them on your doorway and the pillars of your heart
For little boy of Nazareth, soon you make your mark

The world in desperation lay, waiting for that mighty day
For the one who'd heal the sick, the lame, the dumb

Prophet of Jerusalem, you know your time has come
And you're praying that this cup could pass, but the Father's will be done
So feed your closest friends again, and wash their dusty feet
And turn like flint up to the hill where love and justice meet
With betrayal as your vestment and scorn your diadem
For these we choose to lay upon the little child of Bethlehem

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released December 23, 2015
Words and Music by Eric Parker
Produced by Brett Nolan

Eric Parker - guitars, bass, vocals, snare
Brett Nolan - piano, organ, percussion

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Eric Parker Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Thanks for visiting my music page. I hope you find something here that you like. My record label, Music for Missions donates 2/3 of all CD profits to various world mission agencies. So when you buy music here, you are also spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and doing mercy ministry in his name. Thanks for your support. ... more

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