O' Little Town of Bethlehem -
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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.

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.
And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth.

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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frank Sinatra's song O Little Town of Bethlehem/Joy to the World/White Christmas speak of the town of Bethlehem, where according to Christian belief, Jesus Christ was born. The first verse describes the stillness and peacefulness of the town, with the silent stars shining above. However, despite the peaceful exterior, the verse speaks of the hopes and fears of all the years that are met in Bethlehem tonight. This is a reference to the anticipation and expectation of the birth of the Messiah, which is believed to have been fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ.


The second verse speaks directly of the birth of Jesus, with the proclamation that He was born of Mary. The angels are said to be watching over Him as mortals sleep. The verse ends with the proclamation of the holy birth and the singing of praises to God the King, with a wish for peace on earth.


The final verse repeats the first, again extolling the peacefulness of Bethlehem while acknowledging the hopes and fears that are met there. This is a reminder that this little town, though small and unassuming, represents a turning point in history, with the birth of Jesus Christ bringing hope and redemption to humanity.


Overall, the song is a beautiful reflection on the birth of Christ and the significance of the town of Bethlehem in Christian belief.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
The humble town of Bethlehem, so peaceful and calm at night


Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
As the town peacefully sleeps, the stars continue their unwavering march through the sky


Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light
But even in the darkness, there is a light that shines eternally in Bethlehem


The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
All the hopes and fears of people throughout history converge in Bethlehem tonight


For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above
Mary has given birth to the Christ child, who is now surrounded by angels above


While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love
As people sleep, angels keep a watchful eye over the newborn in amazement and love


Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth.
The stars in the sky sing out together to announce the birth of this holy child


And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth.
They sing praises to God, the king of all, and bring peace to all who live on earth


Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
The humble town of Bethlehem, so peaceful and calm at night


Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
As the town peacefully sleeps, the stars continue their unwavering march through the sky


Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light
But even in the darkness, there is a light that shines eternally in Bethlehem


The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
All the hopes and fears of people throughout history converge in Bethlehem tonight




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Written by: LEROY ANDERSON

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@fazecl4ps

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
morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And peace to men on earth



@robertogodoy4775

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
morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And peace to men on earth



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@user-eo9ie7zn9p

1958. You can't get along without him very well. Sintra. Sinatra. Sinatras.

@markherron1407

Marian Anderson brought me here Merry Christmas Blessings and Hugs 👑💜

@RelaxingChristmas102

To whoever is reading this : I am proud of you! If everyone knew what you are going thru right now, they wouldn’t believe how you’re still standing. But here you are : strong, amazing and doing your absolute best ,surviving anything that comes in your way and I couldn’t ask for more. If you haven’t heard this for anyone : keep fighting ,I am so proud of you ! I know how much strength it takes to keep pushing through but believe me when I tell you that all those sleepless nights will soon be paid off 😊 you’re almost there don’t give up! 💜💜

@fazecl4ps

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
morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And peace to men on earth

@jakesnapp4837

Remember what Christmas is all about:

”In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.“
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭7‬

Merry Christmas, everyone. ✝️

@MogarMartins-mp2mw

Sinatra, The Best sinceramente I heard.
The Best of The Best.

@Nathalya34

wow beautiful dear friend..i like it👌👌
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@victorhugodasilveiraleite7664

Merry Christmas to everyone!
May the grace of the born baby Jesus Christ flood our hearts now and in every moment of our lives.
God bless you, your family and your nation!
🎅🏻✝️🎄

@banabana7166

Indeed and Father of Jesus and our heavenly Father God will Smile when he see the Christmas trees

@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward

Some people get their kicks......stepping on dreams

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