Verse 1
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O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
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Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light
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The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight

Verse 2
For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above
While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King and peace to men on earth

Verse 3
How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv'n
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heav'n
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 4
Where children pure and happy pray to the blessed child
Where misery cries out to thee, Sonof the mother mild
Where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks and Christmas comes once more

Verse 5
O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to 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