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The road from Nazareth to Bethlehem  
Long and dusty  
The soft thud of the donkey's hoof, step by step 
Joseph picks out a careful path
Mary sways on the donkey and lifts her eyes
The early evening sky is cold but clear

In the quiet Mary ponders the glory of the stars 
And the words of an angel
He shall save his people 
Son of the Most High 
Throne of David his father forever.
Joseph glances at Mary and wonders to himself
How hard this must be for a woman 
So great with child!

On their way to Bethlehem, they must pass 
Through the great city of Jerusalem
The tents of the busy marketplace are 
Just closing up for the night
Their fellow travelers take leave of them a few at a time

In the distance, they see the great 
Temple, the holy place of God among us
Mary whispers, Yes, God is truly among us.

But now they must press on to Bethlehem to the south
They leave the gates and take to the road once again
The hand of Mary can almost feel the heartbeat of her child
Joseph looks back with an encouraging smile
And together they continue their journey
And then, Bethlehem at last

They enter the village, Joseph speaks to an innkeeper, 
We need lodging for the night.
No, no, we have too many. The door is slammed.

He tries at a second inn: Can you take us in?
No room! they replay and shut the door.

Again the knock again the refusal 
There simply is no room.

Joseph looks back at Mary, and pleads 
But soon she must deliver a child.
Then, after a hesitation, Well, perhaps, perhaps 
You could shelter out back  with the animals.
Without taking his eyes off Mary 
Joseph nods in gratitude
Filled with relief, they travel the last few steps 
To the shelter

Their journey has ended and they rest weary 
Upon a bed of straw  
Outside voices gradually die down 
And the silent world waits