O Little Town of Bethlehem

(Lewis H. Redner - Phillips Brooks)



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.



For Christ is born of Mary

And gathered all above

While mortal sleepy angels keep

Their watch of wondering love.



(All morning stars together)

(Proclaim the holy birth)

And praises sing to God the king

And peace to men on earth...