In the small village of Bethlehem

In the little village of Bethlehem, ; On Christmas night, ; The Son of God became man, ; Born as a little child. ; ; He was called Jesus, ; His mother Mary. ; Who wrapped him in swaddling clothes, ; And laid him in a manger. ; ; Later, however, from the east, ; A bright, great star rose. ; It set off towards the west, ; Three kings followed it. ; ; These too, to the little Jesus, ; At the manger of Bethlehem, ; They came to worship him, ; The sweet Savior.