159. O little town of Bethlehem!

1 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 fear of all the years,
Are met in thee tonight.

Text Information
First Line: O little town of Bethlehem!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
Tune Information
Name: BETHLEHEM
Meter: 8.6
Key: G Major or modal
Source: English



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