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Bethlehem, When I Am Thinking of You

Words translated and reworded by David Davis,

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Bethlehem, When I Am Thinking of You

Bethlehem, when I am thinking of you
My heart fills up with such joy all anew
God's mercy showed it to me for all time
Through Jesus, God's Son indwelled there sublime
Willingly, He took a humanly form
Small and so poor was the place He was born
Not in a palace, and not so much rich
Heavenly treasures were left all for this

Bethlehem, when I am thinking of you
I feel such comfort and peacefulness, too
No matter how ever weak I will be
Lord Jesus will never ever leave me
He comes with joy and a love I depend
In Him I find such a good faithful friend
He took the punishment I should receive
Salvation's offer to all He achieved

(bridge - key change up):
Grace, grace, God's grace

Calvary, when I am thinking of you
Gratefully, I see God's grace all so true
There was the body and blood of the Lamb
All of my sin and my guilt in His hand
I see the Lord; what He was going through
Taking the punishment that I was due
Marvelous, infinite, grace that will save
All who believe in the Lord's empty grave

(bridge - key change up):
Grace, grace, God's grace

Marvelous grace of our so loving Lord,
Grace that points our hearts and lives heavenward
Forever singing the praises of Him
Who gives us gifts of grace filled to the brim
Grace that has pardoned and cleansed us within;
Grace that is greater than all of our sin!
Marvelous, infinite, wonderful grace,
Freely bestowed on all who will have faith!

(ending)
Joyfully, joyfully, onward we go
Because of the Savior and Word we know.

(C) 2005 David Davis

Music by Abraham Down Merrell (melody: Newkirk)
Generous use of Julia Johnstone's lyrics from "Grace Greater than Our Sin" (adapted) in verses three and four and bridges