Verse 1:
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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
Verse 2:
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For Christ is born of Mary 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
Verse 3:
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How silently, how silently 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
Verse 4:
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O holy Child of Bethlehem 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 Emmanuel
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