O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem - How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep - The silent stars go by Yet in thy 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 O 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 his His coming, - But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem - Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in - Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels - The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us - Our Lord Emmanuel