The Evergreen ‎#69

69. Away To Sabbath School

1 Away, away, for the sweet bells are ringing,
Children holy songs are singing,
Praising God as they loudly proclaim
The glory of his wondrous name.

Chorus:
To the Sabbath School, O will you go with me
For the doors are ever open to your feet,
Let us enter softly, join the happy song,
So cheerful and so sweet.

2 The Sabbath School, where all hearts are uniting,
In the Saviour's love delighting,
Learning how all the nations around
Are list'ning to the happy sound. [Chorus]

3 Away, away, while the sweet bells are ringing;
We, like them, sweet hymns are singing;
We are trav'lers upon the bright way
That leads us to a brighter day. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Away, away, for the sweet bells are ringing
• Title: Away To Sabbath School
• Author: J. C. Johnson
• Refrain First Line: To the Sabbath School, O will you go with me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Away, away, for the sweet bells are ringing]
• Composer: J. O. Clark
• Incipit: 51233 21121 35331
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.