Author: John W. Wayland Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #783 (1972) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 Refrain First Line: Silently, silently Lyrics: 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] Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christ Birth of Scripture: Luke 2:13 Languages: English Tune Title: SILENTLY O'ER BETHLEHEM
Silently O'er Bethlehem