ApologetiX - One Night in Bethlehem lyrics

Parody of "One Night in Bangkok" performed by Murray Head and written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice (Micah 5:2, Luke 2:3-16, Matthew 2:1-16, John 7:42, Jeremiah 1:12) Bankrupt, boring little city And the city don't know what a gift it is getting But crammed Bethlehem has a guest star in her Who goes with everything at Yule dinner I'm surprised no one seemed to visit Since the former king and psalmist was once born in it Saul came, don't you know he then moved David's his general, you can't fault him for that can you? He's fightin' with the Philistines -- why waste time -- on -- on this place? One night in Bethlehem the world played hostess The barn was simple but it sure came cheap The Son of God would change the winter solstice And if you're looking at the goats and sheep I can see an angel flying up to me Young child, Mary was his mother But they'll head down over to Egypt, brother There's a dragnet involved, it's really such a pity Herod's looking for the boy – not looking apathetic Wait a minute He thinks one child can politically bring him down? Jesus, young and sweet (young, sweet) King Herod's fed up and things are gonna get ugly That guy's a tough Tyrannosaurus Whose every move is fast and furious I'd get my kid across the state line at crunch time One night in Bethlehem the start was humble Not much to see but there was history One guy was sent to end the 12 Tribes' troubles So be prepared to meet your coming king I can see the Gentiles watch expectantly Wise men are gonna be in Guinness As the ultimate quest to celebrate Christmas These gifts seem more than you'd have Brought a young ruler of the Tribe of Judah Praise God, He's always watching His Word, fulfilling it I don't see two guys raised in The time and place Zion's prophets placed Him I'll bet you lunch you couldn't find two But it seems these clues do not entice you So you'd better go back to the start, and the symbols from your forefathers One night in Bethlehem the world rejoices The barn's no temple, but that Boy's a Priest It's time for God so raise your golden voices He's in the flesh, a little mystery I can see the angels flying just to see One night in Bethlehem the start was humble Not much to see but there was history The Christ was sent to end the 12 Tribes' troubles And with a careful look at prophecy I can see a dreidel on your Christmas tree