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1. His Carol, "O little town of Bethlehem," was written for his Sunday School in , the author having spent Christmas, , at Bethlehem. His hymn, "God hath sent His angels to the earth again," is dated --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement () Go to person page >.

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2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem Lyrics [Verse 1] O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie!

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3. Such is the case with “O little town of Bethlehem.” Phillips Brooks () wrote this beloved Christmas hymn for the Sunday school children at his Philadelphia parish, Holy Trinity Church, following a pilgrimage to Bethlehem in , according to British hymnologist J. R. Watson.

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4. "O Little Town of Bethlehem" is a popular Christmas carol, written by Phillip Brooks in the 19th Century. The lyrics refer to the town of Bethlehem where Jesus was born of Mary. This hymn describes the setting of Christ's birth and the wondrous gift that would be his life, teachings, and sacrifice.

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5. Lyrics to 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem' by Christmas Carols: 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.

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6. 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.

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7. 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 the dark street shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2. For Christ is born of Mary, And fathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of.

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8. O Little Town of Bethlehem The purpose of this site is to preserve the rich history of carols and hymns which might otherwise be lost. The ultimate goal is to have the largest collection of hymns and carols of Christmas ever published in the English language. O Little Town of Bethlehem.

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