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
And Joseph also
Went up from Galilee
Out of the city of Nazareth
Into Judaea
Unto the city of David
Which is called Bethlehem
Because he was of the house and lineage of David
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife
Being great with child
And so it was, that, while they were there
The days were accomplished
That she should be delivered
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
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin
And enter in
Be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
Oh, come to us
Abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel