O Little Town Of Bethlehem

{name: Verse 1} G C D G O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie G C D G Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by G D Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light G C D G The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight {name: Verse 2} G C D G For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above G C D G While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love G D O morning stars together proclaim the Holy birth G C D G And praises sing to God the King and Peace to men on earth {name: Verse 3} G C D G How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given G C D G So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven G D No ear may hear His coming but in this world of sin G C D G Where meek souls will receive him still the dear Christ enters in {name: Verse 4} G C D G O holy Child of Bethlehem descend to us we pray G C D G Cast out our sin and enter in, be born to us today G D We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell G C D G O come to us abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel