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Text:The Birth at Bethlehem

340. The Birth at Bethlehem

1 Holy night! peaceful night!
Through the darkness beams a light
Yonder, where they sweet vigils keep
O'er the Babe, who, in silent sleep,
Rests in heavenly peace.

2 Silent night! holiest night!
Darkness flies and all is light!
Shepherds hear the angels sing--
"Hallelujah! hail the King!
Jesus Christ is here!"

3 Silent night! holiest night!
Guiding Star, oh, lend thy light!
See the eastern wise men bring
Gifts and homage to our King!
Jesus Christ is here!

4 Silent night! holiest night!
Wondrous Star! oh, lend thy light!
With the angels let us sing
Hallelujah to our King!
Jesus Christ is here!

Text Information
First Line: Holy night! peaceful night!
Title: The Birth at Bethlehem
Meter: P. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Advent of Christ: At Birth; Christ: Advent at Birth; Christ: Incarnation of
Notes: Public Domain
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