While mortals sleep, the angels keep
And gathered all above
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
Cast out our sin and enter in
For born to us in Bethlehem
The everlasting light
The silent stars go by
Is Jesus Christ the King

Yet in thy dark streets shineth
And praises sing to God the King
We hear the Christmas Angels

Are met in thee tonight
O morning stars together

Proclaim the holy birth
Born to us in Bethlehem

Are met in thee tonight
The hopes and fears of all the years

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The great glad tidings see
Their watch of wondering love
The everlasting light

The hopes and fears of all the years
Descend to us we pray
And peace to men on earth

Be born in us today
Is Jesus Christ the King
For Christ is born of Mary