The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11518

11518. Merry Christmas Bells Are Ringing

1 Merry Christmas bells are ringing,
Filling all the frosty air,
And the happy children singing,
Greet this day of days most fair;
Every Christian heart responding
Gladly joins the sweet refrain—
"O ye sons of men, be joyful,
Christmas day has come again."

Refrain:
Yes, the Christmas bells are ringing,
Ringing out the sweet refrain—
"O ye sons of men, be joyful,
Christmas day has come again."

2 May a spark of holy feeling
Softly every bosom thrill,
Love divine anew revealing
In the gospel of good will.
Oh! how sweet the Christmas message
With its gift of heav’nly peace!
Words of holy benediction,
Echoing till time shall cease! [Refrain]

3 Christian hearts, sing out your gladness!
See the star celestial shine!
Leave your doubts, forget your sadness,
Welcome now the Babe divine!
Then reflect the heav’nly glory,
Tell it to the world again;
Live the blessèd Christmas story!
"Peace on earth, good will to men!" [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Merry Christmas bells are ringing
• Title: Merry Christmas Bells Are Ringing
• Author: Susan Ketcham Bourne (1892)
• Refrain First Line: Yes, the Christmas bells are ringing
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Merry Christmas bells are ringing]
• Composer: Albert Junos Holden
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain