The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14189

14189. Merry Christmas

1 Christmas bells are sweetly ringing,
Joy to the happy sons of men!
Children’s voices gladly singing
Praise to their God and Savior!

Refrain:
Merry, merry Christmas,
Merry, merry Christmas,
Joy and pleasure, without measure;
Merry, merry Christmas,
Merry, merry Christmas,
Hail the happy day!

2 Shepherds heard the wondrous story,
Watching upon Judea’s plains,
How the Lord of life and glory
Ransomed the fallen nations. [Refrain]

3 Peace on earth, good will to mortals—
Glory to God, the angels sang;
Christ has opened Heaven’s portals
Glory to God forever! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Christmas bells are sweetly ringing
• Title: Merry Christmas
• Author: J. H. Leslie
• Refrain First Line: Merry, merry Christmas
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of the Golden Shore by Daniel Hodges (New York and Boston: Charles T. Dillingham and Lee & Shepard, 1879)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Christmas bells are sweetly ringing]
• Composer: J. H. Leslie
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain