O Little Town of Bethlehem DG D A D O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see lie D BEm Above thy deep and dreamless sleep A A7 D The silent stars go by

D F#BmF# Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light D G The hopes and fears of all the years D A D Are met in thee tonight

D G DA D For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above D B Em While mortals sleep the angels keep A A7 D Their watch of wond’ring love

D F# Bm F# O morning stars together proclaim the holy birth D G And praises sing to God the King, D A D And peace to men on earth

D G DAD How silently, How silently the wondrous gift is giv’n D B Em So God imparts to human hearts A A7D The blessings of His Heav’n

DF# Bm F# No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin D G Where meek souls will receive Him still DA D The dear Christ enters in

DGDAD O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us we pray D BEm Cast out our sin, and enter in; A A7D Be born in us today

D F#BmF# We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell DG O come to us, abide with us DAD Our Lord Emmanuel End