One Night in Bethlehem (Parody of "One Night in Bangkok") - ApologetiX

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