O little town of Bethlehem

How still we see thee lie 

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 

The silent stars go by 



Yet in they 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 starts together 

Proclaim thy holy birth 

And praises sing to God the King 

And peace to men on earth