[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.
[Verse 2]
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O morning stars, together
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proclaim the holy birth,
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and praises sing to God the king,
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and peace upon the earth.
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For Christ is born of Mary
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and gathered all above
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While mortals sleep, the angels keep
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Their watch of wond’ring love.
[Verse 3]
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How silently, how silently
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the wonderous gift is given,
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So God imparts to human hearts,
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the blessings of His heav'n.
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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.
[Verse 4]
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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 sins and enter in,
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be born in us to - day.
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We hear the Christmas an - gels
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the great glad tidings tell
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O - come to us a - bide with us
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Our Lord Em - man u el.