Verse 1: 
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O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie 
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Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by 
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light 
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The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight 
 
Verse 2: 
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O morning stars together proclaim the Holy birth 
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And praises sing to God the King and Peace to men on earth 
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For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above 
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While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love 
 
Verse 3: 
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How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given 
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So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven 
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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 4: 
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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 to 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