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O Little Town Of Bethlehem
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Aug 6, 2026 updated
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Jeremy Camp's rendition of the classic carol 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' reflects on the quiet, humble setting of Jesus' birth and the profound significance of that night. The song emphasizes how the eternal Light entered a dark world, bringing hope and peace to humanity. It highlights the wonder of God's gift, the silent arrival of Christ, and the invitation for Him to dwell in believers' hearts. The lyrics capture both the historical event and its personal application, calling for Christ to be born anew in each person today.
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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 hear 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