Townspeople at Joseph's House Lyrics by Child Of The Promise Cast

SCENE 8:
After Mary and Joseph are married,
some of the townspeople come to tell
them about a decree from Caesar
Augustus of Roman government, they
have no choice but to obey all
Roman laws.

WOMAN #1: "Mary... Joseph...
did you hear the news?"

MAN #1: "There's been a decree
from Caesar Augustus."

WOMAN #4: "It says everyone must
be registered."

WOMAN #2: "The worst part about
it is we all have to go to the city
of our origin to do it."

MAN #4: "It's courageous."

MAN #2: "Does Caesar have any
idea the hardship this will be
for everyone?"

WOMAN #4: "We'll have to travel
for weeks."

WOMAN #3: "Cursed be Caesar."

MAN #3: "Silence."

MAN #2: "Do you want to get us
into trouble?"

WOMAN #2: "There's nothing we
can do. We're helpless against the
power of Rome."

WOMAN #3: "If only the Messiah
would come."

MAN #1: "Here, Joseph, read it
for yourself."

MAN #3: "Joseph, you are from the
house and lineage of David..."

MAN #4: "So you have to go all
the way to Bethlehem."

WOMAN #1: "By the time you
arrive, Mary will be ready to
deliver her baby."

WOMAN #3: "Oh, my."

Realizing they have no choice, Mary
and Joseph prepare to go to
Bethlehem as soon as possible.