Gentle night, starred skies,
Softly list while the mother sights.
Stone and straw must cradle be.
There lies throned all majesty;
There lies throned all majesty.

Angel's 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.

Sun of Love, Son of Life,
Come to carry our sins and strife.
Sleep on, baby and fare thee well;
All our hope and Emanuel,
All our hope and Emanuel.