Light in the Valley ‎#209

209. Hark the Bells

1 Hark the bells, I hear them chiming,
Clear and sweet o'er sea and land,
Once again the angel's message,
May it reach to ev'ryland.

Chorus:
Peace, good-will, the bells are chiming,
Hark the music soft and low,
Pealing out the old, sweet story,
As they're swinging to and fro.

2 Unto earth is born a Saviour,
Now methinks I hear the strain,
As the silver tones are ringing,
Merrily the glad refrain. [Chorus]

3 Happy bells, I love to hear them,
Ringing out the old, sweet song,
Glory in the highest, glory,
Let all tongues the strain prolong. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Hark the bells, I hear them chiming
• Title: Hark the Bells
• Author: Ida L. Reed
• Refrain First Line: Peace, good-will, the bells are chiming
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: [Hark the bells, I hear them chiming]
• Composer: J. Howard Entwisle
• Key: F Major or modal