
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
Public Domain (1868)
Media for “O Little Town of Bethlehem” from TripleWide Media. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” is another popular Christmas carol sung in churches throughout the Christmas season. The lyrics speak to the peace and tranquility of the night of the birth of Jesus. The idea of looking to the heavens as you see the hope of the world in your arms speaks towards the beauty and purpose of Christmas.
Media for "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
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“O Little Town of Bethlehem” is another classic Christmas song that churches will be singing this Christmas season. From the first Sunday of Advent to your Candlelight Christmas Eve services, this is a great song to help direct people towards the Christmas story. We have pulled together 15 motions that are all great options to help integrate into your setup. From a modern cityscape portraying the scene if it took place in modern times, to classic Bethlehem motions, and imagery of the peacefulness of that first Christmas night, we have a multitude of options for you to be able to create that perfect environment.
Lyrics:
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O little town of Bethlehem,How still we see thee lie.Above thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by;Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting Light.The hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight.
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For Christ is born of Mary,And, gathered all aboveWhile mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wond’ring love.O morning stars, togetherProclaim the holy birth,And praises sing to God the King,And peace to men on earth.
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How silently, how silentlyThe wondrous gift is giv’n!So God imparts to human heartsThe blessings of his heav’n.No ear may hear his coming;But in this world of sin,Where meek souls will receive him, stillThe dear Christ enters in.