Ring the bells, the Christmas bells (Joseph Barnby)
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- Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2018-11-26). Score information: A4, 1 page, 71 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from the edition on IMSLP. Note values halved. MusicXML source file(s) in compressed .mxl format.
General Information
Title: Ring the bells, the Christmas bells
Tune: Carillon
Composer: Joseph Barnby
Lyricist: Charles Lewis Hutchins
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol Meter: 77. 77. D with Chorus
Language: English
Instruments: Organ
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Description: No.124 from Hymn Tunes by Joseph Barnby.
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Original text and translations
English text
1 Ring the bells, the Christmas bells;
Chime out the wondrous story;
First in song on Angel tongues
It came from realms of glory;
Peace on earth, good-will to men,
Angelic voices ringing
Christ the Lord to earth has come,
His glorious message bringing.
Chorus
Ring the merry Christmas bells;
Chime out the wondrous story;
Glory be to God on high,
For evermore be glory.
2 Wise men hastened from the East
To bring their richest treasure
Gold, and myrrh, and frankincense
And jewels without measure.
Him they sought, although a King,
They found in birthplace lowly,
There within a manger lay
The Babe so pure and holy. Chorus
3 Earthly crowns were not for Him;
He came God’s love revealing;
On the Cross He died for us,
His blood forgiveness sealing.
‘Tis the Saviour promised long,
Ring out your loudest praises;
Every heart this happy day
Its grateful anthems raises. Chorus