Christ in Song ‎#272

272. On Time

1 List to the chime, 'tis meeting time,
The joyous bells are ringing;
This is the day, they seem to say,
To meet for pray'r and singing.

Chorus:
Ring, ring, ring, ring,
Ring, ye joyous bells;
Ring, ring, ring, ring,
Ring, ye joyous bells.

2 Join with the throng and swell the song,
The Saviour's love confessing;
Offer a pray'r that you may share
The fulness of His blessing.

Chorus:
Ring, ring, ring, ring,
Ring, ye joyous bells;
Ring, ring, ring, ring,
Ring, ye joyous bells.

3 Learn of the way, and then obey
The truth so kindly given;
Thus, may you say, each closing day;
I'm nearer home and heaven.

Chorus:
On time, on time,
Answer to the chime;
On time, on time,
Always here on time.

Text Information

• First Line: List to the chime, 'tis meeting time
• Title: On Time
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Ring, ring, ring, ring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Hymns for Worship: Sabbath School

Tune Information

• Name: [List to the chime, 'tis meeting time]
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: B♭ Major