Verse 1A
O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by
Verse 1B
Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
Verse 2A
For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love
Verse 2B
O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth
Verse 3A
How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven.
Verse 3B
No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.
Verse 4A
O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today
Verse 4B
We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel