Gentle night, starred skies, softly list while the mother sighs.
Stone and straw must cradle be. There lies thronéd all majesty;
There lies thron'ed all majesty.
Angels' song rings above, born the Son of the Father's love.
Helpless Child in warrior's stead, King of kings in a manger bed;
King of kings in a manger bed.
Shepherds watch 'neath the trees; cry of lambs on a quiet breeze.
Then God's glory from on high; Come, rejoice for your Savior's nigh;
Come, rejoice, for your Savior's nigh.
Son of love, Son of life, come to carry our sin and strife.
Sleep on baby and fare thee well; all our hape and Emanuel,
All our hope and Emanuel.