How far is it to Bethlehem
Not very far
Shall we find the stable room
Lit by a star
Can we see the little child
Is he within
If we lift the wooden latch
May we go in
May we stroke the creatures there
Ox ass or sheep
May we peek like them and see
Jesus asleep
If we touch his tiny hand
Will he awake
Will he know we've come so far
Just for his sake
God in his mother's arms
Babes in the byre
Sleep as they sleep who find
Their heart's desire
