O Little Town of Bethlehem
Lyrics to the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem.
About
History and facts about O Little Town of Bethlehem.
- Lyrics to O Little Town of Bethlehem written by the priest Phillips Brooks in 1868.
- Music to the Christmas carol by the organist Lewis Redner.
Lyrics
Lyrics to O Little Town of Bethlehem.
O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of MaryAnd gathered all aboveWhile mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering loveO morning stars togetherProclaim the holy birthAnd praises sing to God the KingAnd Peace to men on earth
How silently, how silentlyThe wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human heartsThe blessings of His heaven.No ear may hear His coming,But in this world of sin,Where meek souls will receive him still,The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of BethlehemDescend to us, we prayCast out our sin and enter inBe born to us todayWe hear the Christmas angelsThe great glad tidings tellO come to us, abide with usOur Lord Emmanuel