O Little Town Of Bethlehem Lyrics
Sarah Mclachlan
Lyrics
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
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may his His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
Song & Lyrics Facts
Sarah McLachlan's version of the Christmas carol "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" was released as part of her sixth studio album, Wintersong, in 2006. The song was written by Phillips Brooks and Lewis Redner and arranged by John W.
Work III. Sarah is accompanied on the track by a full band including guitars, drums, organ, bass and strings. The lyrics to this classic hymn speak of hope amid hardship, with lines such as “How still we see thee lie/Above thy deep and dreamless sleep/The silent stars go by”. Wintersong was critically acclaimed for its timeless take on traditional Christmas songs and has become an annual favorite for many.