O Little Town of Bethlehem
D.D. Jackson Lyrics
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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
Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth.
Oh 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.
The lyrics of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" convey a serene and profound image of the town of Bethlehem during the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening line, "Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie," depicts the tranquility and quietness of the town. The mention of "deep and dreamless sleep" indicates a sense of calm and peacefulness.
The second verse highlights the significance of Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus. It alludes to the biblical narrative of angels keeping watch over the scene while everyone else sleeps. The idea of the "morning stars together" signifies the celestial celebration and acknowledgement of Jesus' birth. The lyrics emphasize the value and impact of this holy moment, with praises being sung to God and peace being bestowed upon humanity.
The final verse echoes the sentiments expressed earlier about the stillness of Bethlehem and the shining of the everlasting light in its dark streets. It connects the hopes and fears of all generations to this particular night, underlining the profound sense of anticipation and longing that the birth of Jesus brought to the world.
Overall, the lyrics of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" capture the peaceful ambiance and spiritual significance of the birthplace of Jesus Christ, portraying Bethlehem as a symbol of hope, light, and divine intervention.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
In this small town of Bethlehem, we observe the calmness and stillness that surrounds it.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
The silent stars pass overhead while the town is in a deep and peaceful slumber.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light
Nevertheless, there is a radiant and eternal light that shines in the dark streets of Bethlehem.
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
On this night, all the hopes and fears of countless years are gathered and found within Bethlehem.
For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above
Because Jesus Christ is born to Mary, and the heavenly beings are gathered above to witness this momentous occasion.
While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love
While humans peacefully sleep, the angels remain vigilant, watching with a love filled with awe and wonder.
Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth.
The stars of the morning sky join together to announce the sacred birth that has occurred.
And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth.
They sing praises to God, the king, and invoke peace upon all humankind on earth.
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
Once again, we highlight the serene and tranquil state of Bethlehem.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
The stars continue silently passing above the town's undisturbed and peaceful slumber.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light
However, in the dark streets of Bethlehem, there shines an eternal light.
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Tonight, all the hopes and fears that have existed throughout the years converge and find fulfillment in Bethlehem.
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Written by: Lewis H Redner, Phillip Brooks
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風子Sea Sea
0:45 Oh Danny boy, the pipes,
The pipes are calling
From glen to glen,
And down the mountain side
The summer's gone,
And all the flowers are falling
'tis you, 'tis you
Must go and i must bide
1:41 But come ye back
When summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed
And white with snow
And I'll be there
In sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy,
I love you so
2:33 But when you come,
And all the flowers are dying
And I am dead,
As dead I may well be
3:00 You'll come and find
The place where i am lying
And kneel and say
An 'Ave' there for me
3:26 And I will hear,
Though soft your tread above me
And o'er my grave
Will warmer sweeter be
And you will bend
And tell me that you love me
And I will sleep
In peace until you come to me
4:19 But if I live
And should you die for Ireland
Let not your dying thoughts
Be just of me
But say a prayer to God
For our dearest Ireland
I know she'll hear
And help to set her free...
Katie Hanna
A woman with a voice like no other. Rest in peace.
Dolores.T. Hodgkins
🙏💜🌺
Yudhir Gautam
❤❤
brian okeefe
@Yudhir Gautam She now has her arms around her boy...
Cosmic Man
@brian okeefeAMEN 🌹
Susanna Bonke
Yeah really sorry.
Ashley K.
What a pure voice. Acapella, Live, no auto-tune. Pure talent, RIP Sister
Sharon Aumani
I don't know if anyone could pull that off like she did! But, of course, she shared her soul....every bit of it and what a brave one she was.
j mc
@Sharon Aumani
So true. Hopefully one day humans will grow up and earth will rise up to meet and embrace such souls as her.
Sharon Aumani
@j mc beautifully put.