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First Line: Over a scarred and war-torn world
Last Line: The bethlehem star shines on!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


Over a scarred and war-torn world,
The message, still sweet and clear,
Is ringing with hope and triumph for those
Whose hearts are attuned to hear,

"Peace upon earth, the Saviour is born,"
Yes born, and He still lives today,
With love that is strong and steadfast and sure,
Though evil may seem to hold sway.

The din of no battle can ever drown out
The song that still rings through the ages,
Nor fire extinguish the dear Word of God,
Or scoffer obscure its pages;

For the Bethlehem Star shines on through the night--
Through war, with its anguish and sorrow,
With peace for the heart and strength for today,
And a glorious hope for tomorrow!

For God's Holy Son, whom He gave to the world
To be scoffed at and smitten of men,
In triumph arose from the dark of the tomb,
And someday He's coming again!

He's coming again, O Christian, look up,
He covers us still with His palm,
So remember, dear heart, whatever may come,
The Bethlehem Star shines on!





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