“On the Way to Bethlehem,” performed by Brian Doerksen, Marika Siewert, and Zoey Siewert, brings together three gifted Canadian artists whose heartfelt performances help share the wonder of this unique telling of Joseph and Mary’s Christmas story. Brian and Zoey duet on vocals, and Marika helped co-write, co-produce and features in a “David Foster” style flair on the piano in this beautiful arrangement alongside them both with string arrangements by Daria Novo. Brian Doerksen is an internationally recognized worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist known for his countless songs sung in church, Marika Siewert is an award winning singer, songwriter, and actress, and 19 year old Zoey Siewert, also an award winning actress and singer adds her own youthful voice and heartfelt presence to this special collaboration. Together, they invite listeners on a musical journey to Bethlehem, celebrating the hope, the challenges, the joy, and love found in every moment along the way.
Note* This song was recorded and scheduled in the release calendar before Brian passed away, and Joyce – Brian’s wife, Marika and Zoey all wanted to continue with the plans and honour Brian in releasing it.
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www.briandoerksen.com,
www.marikasiewert.com
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On The Way To Bethlehem
Brian Doerksen, Marika Siewert, Zoey Siewert ©2013 & 2018
On the way to Bethlehem
Through this mountain pass
We huddle close, we soldier on
What choice do we have?
The one who rules our land decrees
We all must journey home
To the place our forebears lived
We do this all for Rome
Every step for Rome
One more time I replay the dream
An angel came to me
‘Joseph don’t be afraid’
Well, here I am, and fear is what I know
But I’m not letting go
Of the promises the angel gave
On the way to Bethlehem
how will I keep her safe?
My trust is in the Lord of hosts
He will know the way
On the way to Bethlehem
the tang I taste is fear
For Mary stumbles then cries out
it seems her time is near
God, we need you here
One more time, I replay the dream
An angel came to me
‘Mary don’t be afraid’
Well, here I am, on a road I didn’t choose
But by faith we’re still on route
With the promises the angel gave
Instrumental & ad lib
We all are on our way somewhere
We all are heading home
And when the road feels hard and long
Deep inside we know
This journey leads us home
We’re on our way, following His lead
To reach our destiny
Resolved to carry on in peace
We can trust that God You’re with us still
Your word will be fulfilled
Your promises of love remain
On the way to Bethlehem
On the way to Bethlehem
