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



O holy child of Bethlehem

Descend to us we pray

Cast out our sins and enter in

Be born to us today



O morning stars together

Proclaim thy holy birth

And praises sing to God the King

And peace to men on earth



O hear thy sacred angels

As faith holds wide the door

Then darkness wakes, the glory breaks

As Christmas comes once more