The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6775

6775. 'Tis Christmas Day

1. The bells are sweetly chiming,
Their music fills the air;
What message do they bring us
Upon this morning fair?
’Tis Christmas day! the glad bells say,

Refrain
A Savior now is born,
By God’s great love sent from above
To cheer the world forlorn.
O wondrous birth! let all the earth
Receive the newborn King;
Oh, let us now with sacred vow
Our loyal tribute bring.

2. What mean these gifts abundant
That on this day we see?
For surely they mean something;
What may their import be?
’Tis Christmas day! these tokens say, [Refrain]

3. And why these smiling faces
Around the pretty tree?
What mean these joyous carols?
Pray tell us if you please.
’Tis Christmas day! these things all say, [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The bells are sweetly chiming
• Title: 'Tis Christmas Day
• Author: Joseph W. Lerman (1907)
• Refrain First Line: A Savior now is born
• Language: English
• Source: JThe Bible School Hymnal, edited by Isaac H. Meredith & Grant C. Tullar (New York: Tullar-Meredith Company, 1907), number 217
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The bells are sweetly chiming]
• Composer: Joseph W. Lerman (1907)
• Incipit: 32176 44444 44534
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: The Bible School Hymnal, edited by Isaac H. Meredith & Grant C. Tullar (New York: Tullar-Meredith Company, 1907), number 217
• Copyright: Public Domain