There was once a child A son born long ago In Bethlehem's dark, cold night A promise for the world His birth was long foretold A baby born to swallow death O Bethlehem, a prophet told From your streets will rise the Ruler of all time O Bethlehem, our King you hold For the Maker of the world is made a child Oh, the Maker of the world is made a child Descended from the kings Of ever-failing hearts Begotten from before all time Behold the Prince of Peace Behold the Son of God Who's swaddled now in mortal flesh O Bethlehem, a prophet told From your streets will rise the Ruler of all time O Bethlehem, our King you hold For the Maker of the world is made a child Oh, the Maker of the world is made a child The One who breathed out stars Now draws a shaking breath The Light of life among us dwells Oh, hear the darkness quake As angels all proclaim The glory of Immanuel! O Bethlehem, a prophet told From your streets will rise the Ruler of all time O Bethlehem, our King you hold For the Maker of the world is made a child Oh, the Maker of the world is made a child The Maker, made a child The Maker, made a child The Maker, made a child