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Joybells

Author: R. H. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: When the dark clouds round you gather Refrain First Line: Joybells ringing in your soul today Used With Tune: [When the dark clouds round you gather]

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[When the dark clouds round you gather]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness Incipit: 35172 11747 77123 Used With Text: Joybells

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Joybells

Author: R. H. Hymnal: Victorious Life Hymns #255 (1919) First Line: When the dark clouds round you gather Refrain First Line: Joybells ringing in your soul today Lyrics: 1 When the dark clouds round you gather, When life’s mist obscures the way, Christ will set the joybells ringing If you will His Word obey. Refrain: Joybells ringing in your soul today; Joybells ringing in your soul today; To the Lord surrender, Let him take control; He will set the joybells ringing in your soul. 2 In the time of earthly sorrow When all earthly comfort fails, He will set the joybells ringing If His will in you prevails. [Refrain] 3 Doubt no more, but trust Him fully, Let Him be your Friend and Guide; He will set the joybells ringing If you in His love abide. [Refrain] 4 He will satisfy each longing, Every burden He will share; He will set the joybells ringing Will give peace beyond compare. [Refrain] 5 He has riches everlasting In the storehouse of His love; He will set the joybells ringing Till you reach the Home above. [Refrain] Topics: Faith; Invitation; Joy; Surrender Tune Title: [When the dark clouds round you gather ]
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Joybells

Author: R. H. Hymnal: Alexander's Conference Hymnal #80 (1920) First Line: When the dark clouds round you gather Refrain First Line: Joybells ringing in your soul today Languages: English Tune Title: [When the dark clouds round you gather]
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Joybells

Author: R. H. Hymnal: Immanuel's Praise #132 (1914) First Line: When the dark clouds round you gather Refrain First Line: Joybells ringing in your soul today Languages: English Tune Title: [When the dark clouds round you gather]

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Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Person Name: R. H. Author of "Joybells" in Victorious Life Hymns After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch)
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