How Far - Matt Redman

In Nazareth of Galilee

An angel speaks the sacred words

Mary you will be with child

The miracle of virgin birth

Joseph heeds the angel sign

And takes her as his promised wife

Now through the night they journey on

How far is it to Bethlehem?

Wise men plan their course ahead

Searching for the promised King

Now from the east a guiding star

How far is it to Bethlehem?

How far, how far, to the place where hope was born?

The walls outside Jerusalem

O see the mount of Calvary

There lifted high upon a cross

The Saviour of humanity

He conquered sin and buried shame

Rose to life and burst the grave

Forever bridged the great divide

With perfect grace and sacrifice

How far, how far love has come to bring us home

How far they went to Bethlehem

How far you went for Calvary!

No greater grace was ever known

No greater love was ever seen

We set our hearts on pilgrimage

We’re caught up in Your story too

From Bethlehem to Calvary

Our hearts will always follow You

How far, how far, Saviour lead us to Your heart

How far, how far, Jesus lead us to Your heart

O Jesus lead us to Your heart