The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#783

783. Silently O'er Bethlehem

1 Silently o'er Bethlehem
Come zephyrs from the sea;
Gently, like a perfumed breath,
Or some sweet mystery.

Refrain:
Silently, silently,
Zephyrs from the sea;
Silently, silently,
O sweet mystery.

2 Silently o'er Bethlehem
The heavens smile above;
All the shining stars beam down
Like watching eyes of love. [Refrain]

3 Silently o'er Bethlehem,
From waiting courts on high,
Angel choirs with tuned lyres
In readiness draw nigh. [Refrain]

4 Silently o'er Bethlehem
From heaven undefiled,
Meekly now doth enter in
The Spirit of a Child. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Silently o'er Bethlehem
• Title: Silently O'er Bethlehem
• Author: John W. Wayland
• Refrain First Line: Silently, silently
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:13
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christ: Birth of
• Copyright: Used by permission of Niemann A. Brunk.
• Notes: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God. Lk. 2:13.

Tune Information

• Name: SILENTLY O'ER BETHLEHEM
• Composer: John David Brunk, 1872-1926
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Ref.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Used by permission of Niemann A. Brunk.
• Notes: M.M. 104