O Little Town of Bethlehem

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.

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 the King,

And peace to men on earth!