The Merry Christmas Bells

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Merrily the song of Christmas bells

Author: A. J. Abbey
Tune: [Merrily the song of Christmas bells]
Published in 2 hymnals

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Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1. Merrily the song of Christmas bells,
Chiming clear their music swells,
Telling of the precious Savior’s birth,
Glory in the highest!

Refrain
Chime on, chime on, the Lord is come!
Ring out merrily o’er hill and dell;
Chime on, chime on, your merry peal;
Ring out merrily, silver bells.

2. Jesus our Redeemer, Savior, king,
Peace on earth He came to bring;
Loud our harps and voices all should ring,
Glory in the highest! [Refrain]

3. Ever may our thankful voices ring
Praises to our mighty King,
Till we join the ransomed song above,
Glory in the highest! [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #4210

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Author: A. J. Abbey

Alonzo Judson Abbey, USA 1825-1887 Professor Abbey was a music teacher, collector, writer-composer, tune book compiler and sacred music publisher. George F Root often edited his published works. John Perry Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line:	Merrily the song of Christmas bells
Title:	The Merry Christmas Bells
Author:	A. J. Abbey
Refrain First Line:	Chime on, chime on, the Lord is come
Copyright:	Public Domain