American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#605

605. O Little Town Of Bethlehem

1 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 streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.

2 For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God our King,
And peace to men on earth!

3 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O little town of Bethlehem!
• Title: O Little Town Of Bethlehem
• Author: Phillips Brooks (1868)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 7 6 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: Carols and Spiritual Songs: Christmas; Processionals and Recessionals: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: ST. LOUIS
• Composer: Lewis Henry Redner (1868)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 7 6 8 6
• Key: G Major