Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: Voices United #64 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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 wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
3 How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessed gift of 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.
4 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.
Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Places Bethlehem; Christian Year Christmas; City/City of God; Good News, Gospel; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Life In; Jesus Christ Presence; Light; Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity; Regeneration; Service Music Prayer Responses; Advent 4 Year A; Christmas Eve Year A; Christmas Eve Year B; Christmas Day 1 Year B; Advent 4 Year C; Christmas Day 1 Year C Languages: English Tune Title: ST LOUIS
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