Verse 1

Hope awakes in Bethlehem
In humble stead a baby lays
The stars declare that He is come
A virgin holds God's only Son

Verse 2

Shepherds stare and wise men bow
Angels sing with songs of joy
A light is blazing in the night
The glory of the promised Christ

Chorus 1

Hope awakes hope awakes
Hope awakes in Bethlehem
Heaven smiles on His face
Hope awakes in Bethlehem

Verse 3

Hope awakes in Bethlehem
Can you hear the wondrous sound
The silence breaks creation sighs
Come and see the Word alive

Verse 4

Infant eyes of majesty
Tiny hands that hold the world
Swaddling clothes could never hide
The Savior born for all mankind

Chorus 1

Hope awakes hope awakes
Hope awakes in Bethlehem
Heaven smiles on His face
Hope awakes in Bethlehem

Chorus 2

Lift your eyes offer praise
Hope awakes in Bethlehem
Heaven smiles on His face
Hope awakes in Bethlehem

Verse 5

Turn your eyes to David’s town
Will you bring your King a gift
Come and worship and adore
Age to age forevermore

Bridge

Come and adore
Come and adore
Worship forever

Bridge

Come and adore
Come and adore
Worship forevermore

Chorus 1

Hope awakes hope awakes
Hope awakes in Bethlehem
Heaven smiles on His face
Hope awakes in Bethlehem

Chorus 2

Lift your eyes offer praise
Hope awakes in Bethlehem
Heaven smiles on His face
Hope awakes in Bethlehem