Silently Over Bethlehem

Verse 1

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

Chorus

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

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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