O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Rector Phillips Brooks 1868 (after a trip to the holy land)

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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
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For Christ is born of Ma - ry and gathered all above
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While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love
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O morning stars together proclaim the holy birth
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And praises sing to God the King and Peace to men on earth
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How silent - ly, how si - lently the wondrous gift is given!
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So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven.
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No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin,
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Where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in
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O holy Child of Bethle – hem descend to us, we pray
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Cast out our sin and enter in be born to us today
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We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell
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O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanu - el