1 O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! 2 Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by, yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light. 3 The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. Selah 4 For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above. 5 While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. 5 O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth. 5 O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray. 6 Cast out our sin, and enter in. Be born in us today. 7 We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell. 8 O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel. 1 O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! 2 O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray. 8 O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.