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Oh, little town of Bethlehem
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(Trad./Arr.Kelfam)
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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 the dark streets shineth the everlasting light;
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The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
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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 wond'ring love.
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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 all the earth!
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How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is giv'n!
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So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of the heav'ns.
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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.
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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 in 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!
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Oh, little town of Bethlehem
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| the kelly family |
