O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks

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1. O little town of Bethlehem,f11. O little town of Bethlehem, 2How still we see thee lie.2How still we see thee lie. 3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 4The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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1. O little town of Bethlehem, 2How still we see thee lie.2How still we see thee lie. 3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 4The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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How still we see thee lie.2How still we see thee lie. 3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 4The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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How still we see thee lie. 3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 4The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Above thy deep and dreamless sleep3Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 4The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Above thy deep and dreamless sleep 4The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The silent stars go by;4The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The silent stars go by; n5Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Yet in the dark streets shinethn5Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth 6The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The everlasting Light.6The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The everlasting Light. 7The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The hopes and fears of all the years7The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The hopes and fears of all the years 8Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Are met in thee tonight.8Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Are met in thee tonight. 99 n102. For Christ is born of Mary;n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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2. For Christ is born of Mary; class="diff_next">n102. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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2. For Christ is born of Mary, 11And gathered all above,11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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And gathered all above, class="diff_next">11And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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And, gathered all above 12While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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While mortals sleep, the angels keep12While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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While mortals sleep, the angels keep 13Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Their watch of wond’ring love.13Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Their watch of wond’ring love. 14O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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O morning stars, together14O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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O morning stars, together n15Proclaim the holy birth;n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Proclaim the holy birth; class="diff_next">n15Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Proclaim the holy birth, 16And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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And praises sing to God the King,16And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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And praises sing to God the King, 17And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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And peace to men on earth.17And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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And peace to men on earth. 1818 t193. How silently, how silently,t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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3. How silently, how silently, class="diff_next">t193. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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3. How silently, how silently 20The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The wondrous gift is giv’n!20The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The wondrous gift is giv’n! 21So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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So God imparts to human hearts21So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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So God imparts to human hearts 22The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The blessings of his heav’n.22The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The blessings of his heav’n. 23No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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No ear may hear his coming;23No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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No ear may hear his coming; 24But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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But in this world of sin,24But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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But in this world of sin, 25Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Where meek souls will receive him, still25Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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Where meek souls will receive him, still 26The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The dear Christ enters in.26The dear Christ enters in. 2727
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).