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Hear the joy bells ringing, ringing

Hear the joy bells ringing, ringing

Author: Mary L. Butler
Tune: [Hear the joy bells ringing, ringing]
Published in 6 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Hear the joy-bells ringing, ringing,
In the far off towers swinging;
Hear the children’s voices singing,

Refrain:
Christ is risen! Christ is risen!
Hallelujah! Christ is risen!

2 Far and near the chimes are telling,
On each word the sweet tones dwelling,
Soft and low, then loudly swelling, [Refrain]

3 Easter morn is saying, saying,
While its chimes are softly playing
And all hearts with joy are praying, [Refrain]



Source: The Cyber Hymnal #14536

Author: Mary L. Butler

Butler, Mary. The following hymns in Mrs. Brock's Children's Hymn Book 1881:—"Looking upward every day " (Onwards), and "O help me, Lord, this day to be" (Morning), are signed with this name. Beyond this we have no information. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Hear the joy bells ringing, ringing
Author: Mary L. Butler
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Christ is risen
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #14536
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #14536

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