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Chime On Sweet Bells

Representative Text

1 Into Thy presence blest,
Dear Lord, we cheerful come;
Sweet peace pervades Thy house,
This truly is our home;
The bells’ soft accents rise and fall
Upon the air, inviting all
Thy house to seek, Thy love to share,
E’er guarded by Thy watchful care.

Chorus:
Chime on, chime on,
Chime on sweet bells, chime on,
Chime on, chime on,
Chime on sweet bells, chime on.

2 ‘Tis here we gather strength,
For each oncoming day;
‘Tis here we banish grief,
And anxious care away;
With hearts made glad we list the call,
Of chiming bells, entreating all
To find surcease of sorrow here,
And comfort from Thy presence dear. [Chorus]


Source: Gems and Jewels #74

Author: Fronia Smith

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Text Information

First Line: Into Thy presence blest
Title: Chime On Sweet Bells
Author: Fronia Smith
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Chime on, chime on
Copyright: Public Domain

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