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Bethlehem Star
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Ray Boltz's 'Bethlehem Star' is a reflective Christmas song that retells the story of the star guiding the wise men to Jesus. The lyrics connect the star's light to God's love and express a personal desire to follow that light to worship Christ. The song emphasizes giving one's heart as a gift to the King, echoing the wise men's offerings. It blends narrative with devotion, inviting listeners to let the star shine in their own lives as a symbol of faith and adoration.
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When God created the heaven and earth
He said let there be light
And a million shining stars appeared
On the canvas of the night
They all declared the glory
Of the Father up above
But only one startled the way
To His greatest gift of love
Bethlehem star How beautiful you are
Shining in the darkness
Guiding strangers from afar
As your light fills the heavens
His love fills my heart
So shine for me my Bethlehem star
From far away the wise men came
To find the tiny King
In Bethlehem they worshipped Him
And gave their offerings
Star up in the heavens
Without your holy light
They would still be searching
Somewhere in the night
Bethlehem star How beautiful you are
Shining in the darkness
Guiding strangers from afar
As your light fills the heavens
His love fills my heart
So shine for me my Bethlehem star
I may not be a wise man
And I don't have much to bring
But my heart is my gift of love
So lead me to the King
Bethlehem star How beautiful you are
Shining in the darkness
Guiding strangers from afar
As your light fills the heavens
His love fills my heart
So shine for me my Bethlehem star
Oh that I might worship Him
Shine for me Bethlehem star