I love when there is a Christmas song included on the suggested song list! This year’s Doctrine & Covenants Primary Songs list includes a recommendation to teach O Little Town of Bethlehem (archives) this December. I think this would be a great song to teach for any ward Christmas parties as it’s a great one for the ward to join in on with the Primary just learning a verse or two!
I have several different options of O Little Town of Bethlehem flip chart styles to pick from including a slideshow and beautiful illustrated flip chart you’ll love!
O Little Town of Bethlehem Flip Chart
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O Little Town of Bethlehem Lyrics
This song is published in the Hymn Book page #208
You can find O Little Town of Bethlehem sheet music here.
Verse 1:
O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light.
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
Verse 2:
For Christ is born of Mary,
And, gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wond’ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
Verse 3:
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is giv’n!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heav’n.
No ear may hear his coming;
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” words by Philips Brooks (1835-1893) music by Lewis H. Redner (1831-1908). Used under public domain.
O Little Town of Bethlehem Sing-Along Video
Here’s another great resource to help you with to help with teaching this Christmas song! You’ll love our O Little Town of Bethlehem Sing Along Video. Sing along with us with the piano melody and the lyrics right on the screen. This is a great way to introduce your song pick for the first time or you can send the link to the video to families so they can practice the song from home!
O Little Town of Bethlehem Art Flip Chart
You’ll fall in love with this custom art O Little Town of Bethlehem flip chart that has illustrations designed specifically for this song. It’s a packed full packet with a bunch of different options to best fit your needs, including:
- Portrait, Landscape, and Slideshow orientations
- Colorful keywords, color pictures, and Black and White color-in options
- Picture with word blanks to add your own keywords
- In both condensed, normal, and expanded spacing to fit your needs.
Go pick up this O Little Town of Bethlehem art flip chart in my shop. It is also available in my Etsy shop here if you prefer that platform.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Singing Time Flip Chart
You’ll love this option with a portrait condensed flip chart that uses pictures from the gospel library to bring the words to life in a new way.
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O Little Town of Bethlehem Lyrics Flip Chart Printable
For a more printer friendly option, you’ll love this lyrics-only version of the flip chart that can help you with displaying lyrics in a simple way with no extra frills.
O Little Town of Bethlehem Slideshow Flip Chart
Another go-to option is this slideshow style that is designed with a landscape orientation and can easily be displayed on a tablet or TV screen to let everyone easily see the lyrics while you lead your teaching activities.
O Little Town of Bethlehem Teaching Ideas!
Continue over to this post with a bunch of great ways and ideas to teach O Little Town of Bethlehem in your Primary room! There’s a variety of teaching methods with different learning styles. You’ll also find a sing-along video great for helping your Primary learn this song or introducing it for the first time.
Have any feedback about my O Little Town of Bethlehem flip chart? Let me know in the comments!
