Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem Lyrics
The Little Town Of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary: and gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth (Born a babe on earth this day), And praises sing to God most high, While fields and groves are filled with joyous light; There was no room for them in Inn. So manger rude became their bed: but He who reigns above Had laid his servants down to rest upon His breast. Now let us praise our God for evermore Amen!
O little town of Bethlehem
There once was a town known for its rich history and diverse culture. This town was not like any other, as it sat nestled in between the desert and sea, a perfect place for its inhabitants to live their lives.
This wondrous little town had many stories to tell; tales of peace, love, and understanding. The people who lived there were always striving for something more than just survival. They strived for a better life for themselves, their children, and future generations to come.
How still we see thee lie.
How still we see thee lie,
As through the ages pass,
O Bethlehem, how silently!
How peacefully thy people sleep!
And art thou then indeed asleep?
No; this is but a dream of mine.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth,
The everlasting light.
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
The silent stars go by.
- The silent stars go by.
- They are singing, they are dancing.
- They are twinkling, shining.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The hopes and fears of all the years;
The shepherds weep anew,
Where angels sung of old.
The everlasting Light;
“A light that never fails,”
you can sing along with the carolers as they sing “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” The everlasting Light is a wonderful reminder that God is always there for us and we can find peace in Him no matter what happens. The eternal Light gives us hope, joy and love so we don’t need to fear anything else in life.
But thou art still as when our fathers saw thee rise; The silent, peaceful star that led them to thy gloom, Like some soft gleam upon a distant shore, Shines on thy quiet streets from yonder eastern sky. And does not its soft light always shineBut as time passed, the town became smaller and smaller until it was nothing but sandstone buildings. The people who lived there began to resent their situationThe stars are shining, too. They’re the same stars as have shone for billions of years, yet we can see them anew. When the stars shine down on outdoor Christmas concerts under the warm winter night sky, it reminds us that even though the world is full of pain and suffering right now, there’s still hope..?
The hopes and fears of all the years
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Bethlehem tonight.
The Shepherds hear the angels sing about a Savior’s birth.
And suddenly, everything is different, everything is changed.
Are met in thee tonight.
Are met in thee tonight.
All of the world is looking to Bethlehem for hope. The world is looking to Bethlehem for peace, for guidance and salvation, for comfort.
Bethlehem is a city of many wondrous things
Bethlehem is a city of many wondrous things. The place where Jesus was born, raised and crucified. And it’s also where he rose from the dead. But Bethlehem isn’t just a place or a story; it’s something bigger than you and I can imagine. It’s the heart of God for all people; it’s His desire to love us in our deepest need, to redeem our brokenness no matter how far away we go from Him and when we think we have lost control over ourselves completely.
We hope that this song was a good read for you. We know it’s not easy, but we also know that you can do it!