The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14133

14133. I Would Be

1 I would be a Christmas bell,
Ringing, ringing for Jesus;
All around, good news to tell,
Ringing, ringing for Jesus.

Refrain:
Happy and bright as the songs we sing,
Full of delight as the bells that ring—
Glory to God in the highest, we sing,
Glory, glory to Jesus!

2 I would be a Christmas song,
Telling, telling of Jesus;
I would carol loud and long,
Telling, telling of Jesus. [Refrain]

3 I would be a Christmas star,
Guiding, guiding to Jesus;
Leading wanderers from afar,
Guiding, guiding to Jesus. [Refrain]

4 I a Christmas gift would be,
Given, given to Jesus;
For the love He bears for me,
Given, given to Jesus. [Refrain]

5 Children glad His love may tell,
Singing, singing for Jesus;
Holy children serve Him well
Singing, singing for Jesus. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I would be a Christmas bell
• Title: I Would Be
• Author: Priscilla Jane Owens (1887)
• Refrain First Line: Happy and bright as the songs we sing
• Language: English
• Source: Infant Praises by John R. Sweney and William Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1887)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I would be a Christmas bell]
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain