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Author: Ada Blenkhorn Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Many stories quaint and olden Refrain First Line: Sweet and joyous is the ringing Lyrics: 1 Many stories quaint and olden, Oft are told to me, Some are touched with grief and sadness, Others full of glee, But there’s one that’s sweeter, dearer, Than all other lays, ‘Tis the story told by angels, In the olden days. Refrain: Sweet and joyous is the ringing, Of the bells, Christmas bells, Full of beauty is the story each one gladly tells, Christmas bells, sweet bells. 2 Songs of almost heav’nly sweetness, Fall upon my ear, Happy songs of home and kindred, Filling me with cheer, One surpassing all the others, In my soul doth ring, ‘Tis the song of peace and glory, Christmas angels sing. [Refrain] 3 Many are the gifts I cherish, Friendship’s token true, Giving me exquisite pleasure, As they meet my view, But there’s one of priceless value, Blessings to impart, ‘Tis the Christ child’s Christmas greeting, Treasured in my heart. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Many stories quaint and olden]

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[Many stories quaint and olden]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Emma Louise Ashford Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 56532 17156 77756 Used With Text: Christmas Bells

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Christmas Bells

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Hymnal: Triumphant Songs No.5 #151 (1896) First Line: Many stories quaint and olden Refrain First Line: Sweet and joyous is the ringing Lyrics: 1 Many stories quaint and olden, Oft are told to me, Some are touched with grief and sadness, Others full of glee, But there’s one that’s sweeter, dearer, Than all other lays, ‘Tis the story told by angels, In the olden days. Refrain: Sweet and joyous is the ringing, Of the bells, Christmas bells, Full of beauty is the story each one gladly tells, Christmas bells, sweet bells. 2 Songs of almost heav’nly sweetness, Fall upon my ear, Happy songs of home and kindred, Filling me with cheer, One surpassing all the others, In my soul doth ring, ‘Tis the song of peace and glory, Christmas angels sing. [Refrain] 3 Many are the gifts I cherish, Friendship’s token true, Giving me exquisite pleasure, As they meet my view, But there’s one of priceless value, Blessings to impart, ‘Tis the Christ child’s Christmas greeting, Treasured in my heart. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Many stories quaint and olden]

Christmas Bells

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #7960 First Line: Many stories quaint and olden Refrain First Line: Sweet and joyous is the ringing Lyrics: 1 Many stories quaint and olden Oft are told to me; Some are touched with grief and sadness, Others full of glee; But there’s one that’s sweeter, dearer, Than all other lays, ’Tis the story told by angels In the olden days. Refrain: Sweet and joyous is the ringing, Of the bells, Christmas bells; Full of beauty is the story Each one gladly tells, Christmas bells, sweet bells. 2 Songs of almost heav’nly sweetness Fall upon my ear, Happy songs of home and kindred, Filling me with cheer; One surpassing all the others, In my soul doth ring, ’Tis the song of peace and glory Christmas angels sing. [Refrain] 3 Many are the gifts I cherish, Friendship’s token true, Giving me exquisite pleasure, As they meet my view; But there’s one of priceless value, Blessings to impart, ’Tis the Christ child’s Christmas greeting, Treasured in my heart. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Many stories quaint and olden]

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Ada Blenkhorn

1858 - 1927 Author of "Christmas Bells" in Triumphant Songs No.5 Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry

Emma Louise Ashford

1850 - 1930 Person Name: E. L. Ashford Composer of "[Many stories quaint and olden]" in Triumphant Songs No.5 Ashford, Emma Louise (Hindle). (Delaware state, March 27, 1850-- ). Sand and studied with father. Moved to Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1864; to Seymour, Connecticut, 1865; Organist, St. Peters (Episcopal) Church, 1865; married, 1867 to John Ashford; moved to Chicago, ca.1867; alto soloist (under Dudley Buck), St. James (Episcopal) Church, Chicago, 1867-1868; moved to Nashville, Tennessee, ca.1869. Studied pipe organ with Dr. Anderson; composition with Dr. R.H. Peters. 10 years, Mr. & Mrs. Ashford conducted choir work at Presbyterian Church and Jewish Temple in Nashville. Visited and studied in Europe, 1894, 1897, 1904. Publisher, Lorenz. See: Hall, J. H. (c1914). Biographies of Gospel Song and Hymn Writers. New York: Fleming H. Revell Company. --Keith C. Clark, DNAH Archives