The Service of Praise ‎#88

88. Bells of Hope

1 Chime again, chime again, beautiful bells,
Drive away sorrow and sadness,
Tell of the glorious sunlight of love,
Filling the world with its gladness.
Joyfully, joyfully, sweet Bells of Hope,
Down from the hilltops are bringing,
Comfort and strength for the weary of heart,
Blessing the earth with your song.

Refrain:
Beautiful Bells of Hope ring on,
Send the glad echoes from shore to shore,
Merrily, merrily, cheerily, cheerily,
Ring with melodious chime.
Beautiful Bells of Hope ring on,
Send the glad echoes from shore to shore,
Merrily, merrily, cheerily, cheerily,
Ring out a hymn of praise.

2 Sweet is the sound of the beautiful bells,
Thrilling each soul with the story,
Giving to all of his light and his love,
Dwelling with Jesus in glory.
Ring, till our souls borne on pinions of love,
Up to the mercy-seat soaring,
Echo the praises the angels of light
Sing, in the Eden above. [Refrain]

3 Joyfully ring as the years slip away,
Bringing the welcome rest nearer;
Cheering with melody all the long way,
Christ and his love growing dearer.
Merrily ring till each heart shall rejoice,
Bathed in the light of his glory;
Looking by faith thro’ the earth mist of tears,
Up to the radiant skies. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Chime again, chime again, beautiful bells
• Title: Bells of Hope
• Author: Lizzie DeArmond
• Refrain First Line: Beautiful Bells of Hope ring on
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

Tune Information

• Name: [Chime again, chime again, beautiful bells]
• Composer: C. Austin Miles