O Little Town of Bethlehem

Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee
lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent
stars go by Yet in they dark streets shineth, the
everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the
years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above
While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of
wondering love Oh morning stars together, proclaim
the holy birth. And praises sing to God the king,
and peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is
given So God imparts to human hearts the blessings
of his heaven No ear may hear his coming, but in
this world of sin Where meek souls will receive
him still, the dear Christ enters in.

Oh holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad
tidings tell O come to us, abide with us, our lord
Emanuel.