1 Merrily ring the joyful bells,
Sounding so sweet and clear;
Every peal of music tells,
Now is come the happy New Year;
Heartily join with gladsome voice,
Welcome with royal cheer;
Every grateful heart rejoice—
It is the glad New Year.
Happy New Year,
Happy New Year, happy New Year!
Every grateful heart rejoice—
It is the glad New Year.
2 Merrily ring the joyful bells,
Cheerily sound the call;
Over the hills, thro’ hidden dells,
Happy, happy New Year to all;
Tell it, ye winds, a year is born,
Echo it far and near;
Nature, all hail the natal morn,
It is the glad New Year.
Happy New Year,
Happy New Year, happy New Year!
Nature, all hail the natal morn,
It is the glad New Year.
3 Sound it in tones that mount the sky,
Tell it in solemn strain;
Swiftly the years are passing by,
Passing—ne’er returning again;
Graciously God gives us one year more:
Worship Him and adore!
And with a hearty welcome greet
This happy, glad New Year.
Happy New Year,
Happy New Year, happy New Year!
And with a hearty welcome greet
This happy, glad New Year.
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16828
Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >
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