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Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Sunshine has scattered the gloom Refrain First Line: Bells of Easter are ringing Lyrics: 1 Sunshine has scattered the gloom, Awake! Awake! Lilies are breathing perfume, While shadows the skies now forsake. Refrain: Bells of Easter are ringing, Sweetly ringing; Dawn in beauty is bringing Eastertide. List, the echoes are stealing, Softly stealing; Bells of Easter are pealing Far and wide. 2 Hearts that were heavy rejoice, Awake! Awake! List to each jubilant voice, For dawn in its glory doth break! [Refrain] 3 Gladness is filling the world, Awake! Awake! Banners of hope are unfurled, Let all in the rapture partake. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Sunshine has scattered the gloom]

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[Sunshine has scattered the gloom]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Used With Text: Bells of Easter

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Bells of Easter

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: Give Thanks and Sing #98 (1909) First Line: Sunshine has scattered the gloom Refrain First Line: Bells of Easter are ringing Lyrics: 1 Sunshine has scattered the gloom, Awake! Awake! Lilies are breathing perfume, While shadows the skies now forsake. Refrain: Bells of Easter are ringing, Sweetly ringing; Dawn in beauty is bringing Eastertide. List, the echoes are stealing, Softly stealing; Bells of Easter are pealing Far and wide. 2 Hearts that were heavy rejoice, Awake! Awake! List to each jubilant voice, For dawn in its glory doth break! [Refrain] 3 Gladness is filling the world, Awake! Awake! Banners of hope are unfurled, Let all in the rapture partake. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sunshine has scattered the gloom]

Bells of Easter are ringing

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: Give Thanks and Sing, for Religious Meetings #d96 (1913) First Line: Sunshine has scattered the gloom Languages: English

Bells of Easter are ringing

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: Give Thanks and Sing; for Religious Meetings #d151 (1914) First Line: Sunshine has scattered the gloom Languages: English

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Sunshine has scattered the gloom]" in Give Thanks and Sing Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

Elsie Duncan Yale

1873 - 1956 Author of "Bells of Easter" in Give Thanks and Sing Born: October 21, 1873, Brooklyn, New York. Died: January 30, 1956, San Bernardino County, California. Pseudonym: Grace Gordon. Elsie’s father was New York Shipping Commissioner Charles C. Duncan. --www.hymntime.com ====================== Elsie Duncan Yale is a published author. Published credits of Elsie Duncan Yale include Challenge to youth: An unusual service for children's day with complete pageant and Christmas at Jollyville Junction: A play for young folks. --www.jacketflap.com Pseudonym: Grace Gordon