Couplet 1

Oh 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

Couplet 2

For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
Oh morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing
To God the King
And peace to men on earth

Refrain 1

Hallelujah Christ is born
Let us worship and adore

Refrain 2

Emmanuel our God with us
He shall reign forevermore

Couplet 3

How silently how silently
The wondrous gift is given
So God imparts
To human hearts
The blessings of His heaven
No ear may hear His coming
But in this world of sin
Where meek souls do
Receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in

Couplet 4

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

Refrain 1

Hallelujah Christ is born
Let us worship and adore

Refrain 2

Emmanuel our God with us
He shall reign forevermore