Wind in the olive reed softly did blow 'Round little Bethlehem long, long ago Sheep on the hillside lay whiter than snow Shepherds were watching them long, long ago Then from the happy sky angels bent low Singing their anthems of joy long ago For in a manger bed, cradled we know Christ came to Bethlehem long, long ago Long, long, long ago Christ came to Bethlehem long, long ago Stars in their circling courses did go Telling their tidings of joy long ago Wise men and kings gave their treasures of gold Gifts to the Boy, born a King long ago Long, long, long ago Christ came to Bethlehem long, long ago Wind in the olive tree softly did blow 'Round little Bethlehem long, long ago Still we remember how gentle and low God came to dwell with us long, long ago Long, long, long ago God came to dwell with us long, long ago Long, long, long ago God came to dwell with us long, long ago God came to dwell in us Came to dwell in us We remember it long, long ago God came to dwell in us Came to dwell with us Came to dwell with us long, long ago