This song is about the town of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. It describes Bethlehem as quiet and still, with stars shining above its deep sleep. However, within its dark streets shines an everlasting light, as all the hopes and fears of humanity over the years converge in Bethlehem that night, with the birth of Jesus Christ, God's wondrous gift given silently to bring His message of love. The song invites Christ to come and abide with us, as He enters into our world to be with those who will receive Him.
This song is about the town of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. It describes Bethlehem as quiet and still, with stars shining above its deep sleep. However, within its dark streets shines an everlasting light, as all the hopes and fears of humanity over the years converge in Bethlehem that night, with the birth of Jesus Christ, God's wondrous gift given silently to bring His message of love. The song invites Christ to come and abide with us, as He enters into our world to be with those who will receive Him.
This song is about the town of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. It describes Bethlehem as quiet and still, with stars shining above its deep sleep. However, within its dark streets shines an everlasting light, as all the hopes and fears of humanity over the years converge in Bethlehem that night, with the birth of Jesus Christ, God's wondrous gift given silently to bring His message of love. The song invites Christ to come and abide with us, as He enters into our world to be with those who will receive Him.
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
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given So God imparts to human hearts We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Immanuel But in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still The dear Christ enters in.