O little town of Bethlehem
1. 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 street shineth
the everlasting light.
The hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2. For Christ is born of Mary
and gathered all above.
While mortals sleep the angels keep
their watch of wond`ring love.
O morning stars together
proclaim thy Holy Birth.
And praise and sing to God the King
and peace to men on earth.
3. O Holy child of Bethlehem
descend on 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 Emmanuel.
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