Verse one
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O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
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Above thy deep and dream less sleep, the silent stars go by
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth the ever lasting light
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The hope sand fear so fall they ears are met in thee tonight
Verse Two
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For Christis born of Mary, and gathered all above
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While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond'ring love
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O morning stars, togetherproclaimtheholybirth
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And praises sing to God the King, and peace to me none arth
Verse Three
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How silently, how silently the wondrous Gif tis giv'n
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So God imparts to human hearts the blessing s of His Heav'n
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No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin
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Where meek souls will receive Him still, the dear Christ enters in
Verse four
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O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray
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Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today
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We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell
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O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel