Author: In 1865, Phillips Brooks (1835-1893), an Episcopal clergyman, visited Bethlehem. His said visit to the town of Bethlehem inspired him to write a poem in 1867. A year later, Lewis Redner, Brooks' organist at an Episcopal church in Boston, Massachusetts, created the music which will later be known as the carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem".
Interesting Fact: The music for this Christmas carol is actually titled "St. Louis" by Lewis Henry Redner (1830-1908). It is believed that the carol was first sung by their Sunday School children's choir.
Lyrics (Excerpt):
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
Music Sheet: Free sheet music for the clarinet and oboe, flute, violin, trumpet.
