The New Christian Hymnal ‎#66

66. O Little Town of Bethlehem

1 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.

2 For Christ is born of Mary;
and gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondr'ing love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.

Text Information

• First Line: O little town of Bethlehem
• Title: O Little Town of Bethlehem
• Author: Bishop Phillips Brooks (1868)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 7 6 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Birth

Tune Information

• Name: ST. LOUIS
• Composer: Lewis H. Redner (1868)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 7 6 8 6
• Incipit: 33323 54621 2353
• Key: G Major