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 to-night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quiet town of Bethlehem holds the divine light and the convergence of human hopes and fears.
- In plain terms
- Bethlehem seems quiet but holds God's light and the world's big hopes.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine presence can exist in humble, quiet places.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find light in quiet places?
- How do hopes meet fears in your life?
Another view
It assumes a religious context that may not resonate with all readers.
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