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 shine   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      Oh, morning stars together   Proclaim thy holy birth   And praises sing to God the king   And peace to men on earth      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 shine   The everlasting light   The hopes and fears of all the years   Are met in thee tonight