2012
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 wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth.
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth.
Rector Phillips
Brooks (1835-1903) of Philadelphia, wrote the words to O Little Town of
Bethlehem in 1868, following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He was inspired by
the view of Bethlehem from the hills of Palestine especially at night time hence
the lyrics of O Little Town of Bethlehem. His church organist Lewis Redner
(1831-1908) wrote the melody to O Little Town of Bethlehem for the Sunday school children's
choir.
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