O little town of Bethlehem

Martin Smith

O little town of Bethlehem Martin Smith

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O little town of Bethlehem
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How still we see thee lie
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Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
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The silent stars go by
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth
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The everlasting light
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The hopes and fears of all the years
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Are met in thee tonight

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For Christ is born of Mary
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And gathered all above
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While mortals sleep, the angels keep
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Their watch of wond'ring love
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O morning stars, together
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Proclaim the holy Birth
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And praises sing to God the King
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And peace to men on earth

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How silently, how silently
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The wondrous gift is given
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So God imparts to human hearts
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The blessings of His Heaven
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No ear may hear His coming
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But in this world of sin
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Where meek souls will receive Him 
still
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The dear Christ enters in

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O holy child of Bethlehem
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Descend to us we pray
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Cast out our sin and enter in
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Be born in us today
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We hear the Christmas angels
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Their great glad tidings tell
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O come to us, abide with us
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Our Lord Emmanuel