The lyrics to “How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” are still under copyright, so the full text cannot be provided. However, it is a traditional-sounding Christmas carol written by Frances Alice Chesterton, often set to the tune “Stowey,” and it begins with the question “How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far,” then goes on to describe visiting the baby Jesus in the stable.

What can be shared

• The carol presents Bethlehem as very close in a spiritual sense, inviting children (and adults) to imagine walking to the stable, seeing the child Jesus, and offering simple gifts of love rather than riches.
• It is commonly used in Christmas services and children’s choirs; to see the complete lyrics legally, use an authorized hymn book or licensed lyrics site, or a streaming service or publisher that displays the text with permission.

If you like, a brief summary of each verse or help finding legal sources for the lyrics can be provided instead of the verbatim text.