The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12266

12266. Farewell, Bright Christmas

1 Farewell, farewell, bright Christmas,
Day the Prince of Peace was born,
Day that brings to earth good cheer,
Brightest day of all the year.

Refrain:
Ringing, ringing, swinging thro’ the air;
Ringing, ringing, swinging everywhere;
Bells ring out the Christmas joy,
And God’s praise our tongues employ;
Bells ring out, sweet bells ring out
The Christmas joy.

2 "Peace on earth, good will to men,"
Echo thro’ the world again,
And how Christ the Savior came,
All His children now proclaim. [Refrain]

3 Jesus, "King of Israel,"
Jesus, "Our Immanuel,"
May Thy Spirit be our guide,
And may we in Thee abide. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Farewell, farewell, bright Christmas
• Title: Farewell, Bright Christmas
• Adapter: Richard W. Adams (2019)
• Author: Lavinia Brauff (1907)
• Refrain First Line: Ringing, ringing, swinging thro’ the air
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns We Love by Adam Geibel and Frederic W. Eickhoff (Philadelphia: Adam Geibel Music, 1907)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Farewell, farewell, bright Christmas]
• Composer: Adam Geibel (alt.)
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain