Christ in Song ‎#29

29. Ring the Bells of Heaven

1 Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today,
For a soul, returning from the wild;
See! the Father meets him out upon the way,
Welcoming His weary, wand'ring child.

Chorus:
Glory! glory! how the angels sing;
Glory! glory! how the loud harps ring;
'Tis the ransomed army, like a mighty sea,
Pealing forth the anthem of the free.

2 Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today,
For the wanderer now is reconciled;
Yes, a soul is rescued from his sinful way,
And is born a new a ransomed child. [Chorus]

3 Ring the bells of heaven! spread the feast today,
Angels, swell the glad triumphant strain.
Tell the joyful tidings! bear it far away!
For a precious soul is born again. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today
• Title: Ring the Bells of Heaven
• Author: Rev. Wm. O. Cushing
• Refrain First Line: Glory! glory! how the angels sing
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance: Returning to God

Tune Information

• Name: [Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today]
• Composer: Geo. F. Root
• Key: B♭ Major