The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12288

12288. Hear The Bells

1 In the sky the stars are shining,
Bright and fair, bright and fair;
On a manger bed reclining,
See the world’s Redeemer there.

Refrain:
Hear the bells of Heaven ringing,
Hear the hosts of angels singing;
Joyful news to earth they’re bringing,
Of a Savior born;
O’er the hills the dawn is creeping,
While the angels watch are keeping,
O’er the Savior who is sleeping,
On this holy morn.

2 Kneel before the King of glory,
On this morn, happy morn;
Then repeat to all the story,
Of a wondrous Savior born. [Refrain]

3 Unto Him who brings salvation,
We will sing, ever sing;
Bear the news to every nation,
Jesus is our Lord and king. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the sky the stars are shining
• Title: Hear The Bells
• Author: Charles Austin Miles (1904)
• Refrain First Line: Hear the bells of Heaven ringing
• Language: English
• Source: The Voice of Praise (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack, 1904)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Some hymnals give the author as A. A. Payn, Miles' pseudonym

Tune Information

• Name: [In the sky the stars are shining]
• Composer: Charles Austin Miles
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain