O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Eagle and Child
from 'O Chrismas'
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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O little town of Bethlehem
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How still we see thee lie
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Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
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The silent stars go by
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth
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The everlasting Light
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The hopes and fears of all the years
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Are met in thee tonight
[Intro]
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[Verse 2]
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How silently, how silently
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The wondrous gift is given!
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So God imparts to human hearts
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The blessings of His heaven.
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No ear may hear His coming,
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But in this world of sin,
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Where meek souls will receive him still,
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The dear Christ enters in.
[Interlude]
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[Verse 3]
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O holy Child of Bethlehem
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Descend to us, we pray
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Cast out our sin and enter in
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Be born to us today
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We hear the Christmas angels
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The great glad tidings tell
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O come to us, abide with us
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Our Lord Emmanuel
[Outro]
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