Ring Ye Bells, a Merry Chime (George W. Morgan)

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• CPDL #5146: Finale 2003

Editor: Christian Steiner (submitted 2003-05-27).   Score information: A3, 1 page, 96 kbytes   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Large page size, A3

General Information

Title: Ring Ye Bells, a Merry Chime
Composer: George W. Morgan

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carols

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Library of Congress

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Original text and translations

English text

1.

Ring, ye bells, a merry chime,

Ring the news to ev'ry clime,

On this glorious Christmas morn,

Christ our King, today was born.

Joyful be our songs today,

As we sing the angel's lay.

"Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! in the Highest,"

Sing Hosannas, Loud proclaim,

Christ is born in Bethlehem.

2.

Christmas bells are sounding clear,

Our bless'd Lord doth now appear;

In a lonely manger lies,

Lord of the earth and Pparadise.

Raise your voice in sweet accord,

Christ forever be adored!

"Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! in the Highest,"

Sing Hosannas, Loud proclaim,

Christ is born in Bethlehem.

3.

Ring out tones both loud and clear,

David's son doth now appear;

Angel choirs announce His birth,

Singing "Peace, good will on earth."

Loud responsive let us sing,

Glory to our Lord and King,

"Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! in the Highest,"

Sing Hosannas, Loud proclaim,

Christ is born in Bethlehem.

4.

Ring, Oh ring a merry chime,

Ring the news to ev'ry clime,

How the wise men from afar,

Follow'd Bethl'hem's radiant star:

Rais'd their voice in sweet accord,

Sang their praises to the Lord,

"Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna! in the Highest,"

Sing Hosannas, Loud proclaim,

Christ is born in Bethlehem.