O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 279
- Gather 4th Edition — 482
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 41
- Lutheran Service Book — 361
- Lutheran Worship — 60
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 647
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From contemplation of Christ's birth in humble Bethlehem, through recognition of divine light breaking into darkness, to personal invitation for Christ's spiritual birth in the believer's heart