“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And he shall be their peace.” Micah 5:2-5a ESV
O Bethlehem Ephrathah
Come Son of Judah!
The Ruler in Israel
His name Immanuel!
Of the virgin birth
Peace on earth
Good will toward men
Bright morning Star of Zion!
From Ancient of Days
The free Gift of Grace
God’s abiding Word
Our Great Shepherd!
Strength and security
Messenger of Mercy
Magnify His Majesty
The Prince of Peace!
Lord of all, King of kings!
Our Risen Redeemer returning!
The Ruler in Israel
Hallelujah! Come O Immanuel!
Come!
(Bethlehem meaning= House of Bread; Ephrathah meaning= fruitful; Immanuel meaning= God with us)