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Ring, Ye Happy Christmas Bells

Ring, ye happy Christmas bells, Ring the precious story

Author: Charlotte B. Merritt
Tune: [Little children, come and learn]
Published in 6 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Ring, ye happy Christmas bells,
Ring the precious story:
Christ was born in Bethlehem,
Christ the King of glory.

Refrain:
Ring, bells, ring! Christ is King,
Christ is born in Bethlehem,
Christ, the King of Glory.

2 Little children, come and learn,
Learn the sweet old story:
Once the Christ a child like you,
Now is King of glory. [Refrain]

3 Stars and angels sang aloud,
Peace on earth and glory,
To the God who from above,
Sent this wondrous story. [Refrain]

4 Stars and angels sing again,
Sing the gladsome story,
Answer to the joyous bells,
Christ is King of glory. [Refrain]

Source: Hymns and Carols #14

Author: Charlotte B. Merritt

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Text Information

First Line: Ring, ye happy Christmas bells, Ring the precious story
Title: Ring, Ye Happy Christmas Bells
Author: Charlotte B. Merritt
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, Christ is King
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)

Biglow & Main's Christmas Annual No. 10 #d12

Hymnal for children #d180

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Hymnal with Music for Children #209

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Hymnal with Music for Children #209

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Hymns and Carols #14

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Little Pilgrim Songs #100

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