Footsteps of the Faithful

these days it's a road less traveled
this path of the solid ground
when straight and narrow runs to gravel
sometimes it's the long way 'round

christmas eve is a lonely highway
i walk on a weary mile
sister, if you're going my way
can i wander with you a while

are you goin down to bethlehem
with a shooting star to guide you
though the trail's a river of frozen tears
and the trees are bent with snow

if you're going down to bethlehem
can i walk a while beside you
in the footsteps of the faithful
on a christmas long ago

oh my brother, when your feet get weary
i will come when i hear your call
when the days go dark and dreary
catch me up if i start to fall

if we both should slip and stumble
on the road to the freedom land
there's a greater to share our troubles
just reach out and he'll take your hand

are you goin down to bethlehem ...

look up now from the road of danger
love you, one another
there's a light shinin in the manger
now, get up sister, c'mon brother

are you goin down to bethlehem ...


© 2000 David Robert Carter (BMI), admin. by Tracy Grammer Music

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