O Little Town of Bethlehem

Here is our musical Christmas greeting this year, a recording of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” This is one of my favorite Christmas songs.

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This is an American song written in 1868, with the beautiful text written by Phillips Brooks (1825-1893), an Episcopal priest. The original tune was composed by Lewis Redner (1831-1908), who was organist at Brooks’ church. In England the song is more commonly sung to an English folk melody arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) in about 1903. Our recording follows the English tune.

We hope you enjoy our song. Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

FP A-20

 

Alan

writing: https://medicineandfaith.com music: https://sanderson.band

6 thoughts on “O Little Town of Bethlehem

  1. I loved hearing from you. A Christmas gift for me to enjoy. A gift isn’t always tangible. This is a feel good gift. Thank you so much.

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  2. A very special Christmas greeting; we enjoyed your song very much, thanks for sharing. What a beautiful and talented family; no wonder you’re the ward choir director, you probably have lead singers for every part in your family. Thanks for keeping in touch Dr. Sanderson; MERRY CHRISTMAS!
    Todd and Audrey Minchey

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