Oh little town of bethlehemhow still we see thee lie

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by

Yet in they dark streets shineththe everlasting light

The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.



For christ is born of maryand gathered all above

While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love

Oh morning stars togetherproclaim the holy birth.

And praises sing to God the kingand peace to men on earth.



How silentlyhow silentlythe wondrous gift is given

So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven

No ear may hear his comingbut in this world of sin

Where meek souls will receive him stillthe dear christ enters in.



Oh holy child of bethlehemdescend to us we pray

Cast out our sin and enter inbe born in us today

We hear the christmas angelsthe great glad tidings tell

O come to usabide with usour lord emanuel.