O Little Town of Bethlehem

<p>O little town of Bethlehem<br/>How still we see thee lie<br/>Above thy deep and dreamless sleep<br/>The silent stars go by<br/>Yet in thy dark streets shineth<br/>The everlasting Light<br/>The hopes and fears of all the years<br/>Are met in thee tonight</p><p>For Christ is born of Mary<br/>And gather&#39;d all above<br/>While mortals sleep, the angels keep<br/>Their watch of wond&#39;ring love<br/>O morning stars together<br/>Proclaim the holy birth<br/>And praises sing to God the King<br/>And Peace to men on earth</p><p>How silently, how silently<br/>The wondrous gift is giv&#39;n!<br/>So God imparts to human hearts<br/>The blessings of His heav&#39;n.<br/>No ear may hear His coming,<br/>But in this world of sin,<br/>Where meek souls will receive him still,<br/>The dear Christ enters in.</p>