Joybells

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When the dark clouds round you gather, When life's mist obscures the way

Author: Robert Harkness
Tune: [When the dark clouds round you gather]
Published in 4 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 When the dark clouds round you gather,
When life’s mist obscures the way,
Christ will set the joybells ringing
If you will His Word obey.

Refrain:
Joybells ringing in your soul today;
Joybells ringing in your soul today;
To the Lord surrender,
Let him take control;
He will set the joybells ringing in your soul.

2 In the time of earthly sorrow
When all earthly comfort fails,
He will set the joybells ringing
If His will in you prevails. [Refrain]

3 Doubt no more, but trust Him fully,
Let Him be your Friend and Guide;
He will set the joybells ringing
If you in His love abide. [Refrain]

4 He will satisfy each longing,
Every burden He will share;
He will set the joybells ringing
Will give peace beyond compare. [Refrain]

5 He has riches everlasting
In the storehouse of His love;
He will set the joybells ringing
Till you reach the Home above. [Refrain]

Source: Victorious Life Hymns #255

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Author: Robert Harkness

After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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First Line:	When the dark clouds round you gather, When life's mist obscures the way
Title:	Joybells
Author:	Robert Harkness
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Joybells ringing in your soul today
Publication Date:	1912
Copyright:	Public Domain