United Praise ‎#151

151. Echo the Sweet Refrain

1 Joy, joy, joy!
Hark, how the bells keep time
O’er the list’ning earth,
Pealing the Christmas chime.

Refrain:
Joy, joy, joy,
Sing the happy song again!
Joy, joy, joy!
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Joy, joy, joy,
Echo back the sweet refrain,
Joy! joy!
Joy, joy, joy!

2 Joy, joy, joy!
Stars in the bending sky
Join in the song of praise,
Echo its melody. [Refrain]

3 Joy, joy, joy!
Sorrowful hearts of men,
Earth and heav’n rejoice,
Hear and be glad again. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Joy, joy, joy! Hark, how the bells keep time
• Title: Echo the Sweet Refrain
• Author: Mrs. Ida Reed Smith
• Refrain First Line: Joy, joy, joy
• Publication Date: 1908
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Joy, joy, joy, hark, how the bells]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Notes: Public Domain.