Songs of Christmas: Rose of Bethlehem

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.'” (Matthew 2:3-6)

There in Bethlehem, just as the prophet so wrote, was born the Christ. Not only was King Herod troubled, so also was all Jerusalem. Such a little baby created such fear in the hearts of men. Who was this child who would rule? We know that in the little town of Bethlehem was born our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

I would ask you to note of the words of a beautiful Christmas song, words that describe this Blessed Hope. A song of hope about the One who was born “The Rose Of Bethlehem.” Watch the video and hear the words that are a most fitting tribute to our King . . .

There’s a Rose in Bethlehem

With a beauty quite divine

Perfect in this world of sin

On this silent holy night.

There’s a fragrance much like hope

That it sends upon the wind

Reaching out to every soul

From a lowly manger’s crib

There’s a Rose in Bethlehem

Colored red like mercy’s blood

Tis the flower of our faith

Tis the blossom of God’s love

Though its blossom is fresh with youth

Surely what will be He knows

For a tear of morning dew

Is rolling down the Rose

O Rose of Bethlehem

How lovely pure and sweet

Born to glorify the Father

Born to wear the thorns for me.

What beautiful words. They cause us to pause, in wonder and awe, of the precious gift that God sent to this evil, sinful world on a night so long ago. Surely this Child can be described as the “Rose of Bethlehem.” Surely He bears a “beauty quite divine.” From the “manger’s crib” comes to each of us “a fragrance much like hope.” He was born to die, a “blossom . . . fresh with youth,” yet knowing what will be. . . “a tear of morning dew is rolling down the Rose.”

For you and I . . . O blessed be the “Rose of Bethlehem,” so “lovely, pure, and sweet.” O what God has done for us!

“Does He not deserve our greatest love, our greatest praise, our greatest thanksgiving, and our loving obedience?” Christmas is all about “the Rose.” Christmas is all about Jesus!

In this Christmas season, take time to really hear the words of such wonderful songs of our Savior, of Jesus Christ our Lord, who was “born to glorify the Father,” who was “born to wear the thorns for me” … and for you.

Oh, praise be to His holy name, in this season when we celebrate His birth, and every day throughout the year.

Keep the melodies of Christmas in your heart to remind you of the Reason For The Season.

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GOT QUESTIONS?

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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
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Are You Stuck in the Middle This Christmas? (from the comedy TV show "The Middle.")
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Songs of Christmas

Away in a Manger; Mary, Did You Know? Rose of Bethlehem; Good Christian Men Rejoice; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; What Child Is This? I Wonder As I Wander; What Child Is This? The First Noel In the Bleak Midwinter (a golden oldie)

Have YOU Heard About this Baby Boy?

The Season of Advent (the 4 weeks before Christmas)

Will You Find Rest This Advent Season?
Advent Candle 1 – HOPE: Prophecy Gives Hope (video)
Advent Candle 2 – LOVE: Promise Reveals Love (video)
Advent Candle 3 – JOY: Jesus Is Our Joy (video)
Advent Candle 4 – PEACE: Pause to Find Peace (video)
Peace Delivers Hope
Promise Ignites Hope
Preparation Produces Hope
Prophesy Reveals Hope
Pause to Find Hope (video)
Pause to Receive the Promises of God (video)
Pause to See Jesus (video)
Pause to Hear God’s Plan (video)

Christmas Articles & Videos

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Another reason God came to dwell with man.
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Christmas, abortion and Joseph, the forgotten man of Christmas
Remember the Wonder of Christmas
Will you find rest, peace and joy this advent season?
A Christmas Morning Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)
Christmas Trivia Fun (video)
Handel’s Messiah: The Hallelujah Chorus by the Hallelujah Monks (amazing video)
Why Did Jesus Come? Six Reasons for Our Hope!
Good News for All People: God in a Manger (video)
What Child Is This? by Martina McBride (video)
The Story Behind the Gift of the Magi
Oh, What a Gift! (video)

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Do not be anxious about anything. (Phil 4:6)

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must rightly remember who is in control. Our God is sovereign over all things, including COVID-19. As Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) said, “The sovereignty of God is a soft pillow on which weary people lay their heads.”

Remember also God’s gracious promise, and that it is true and He is faithful to keep it: Hebrews 13:5 …”I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” The next verse remind us of the power that comes in trusting God and how we can live: Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man [or COVID-19] shall do to me.

God loves us, and in Christ we find confidence and calm in times of uncertainty and trouble. When we trust in God, fear is replaced with faith, stress is replaced with strength, anxiety is gone and hope abounds, problems become opportunities, and we are able to receive the blessings God has for us in the midst of difficult circumstances. Turn to Jesus. He will lead you to the still waters and give rest for your troubled soul.

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…Hebrews 6:19

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