The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14131

14131. Happy Christmas Time

1 Rejoice! rejoice! the Christmas time is here,
The time for joy and gladness;
The Christ of God is come our hearts to cheer,
And banish care and sadness.

Refrain:
Chime on, ye bells of gladness, chime!
Chime on, ye bells of gladness, chime!
This is the merry, happy Christmas time!
This is the merry, happy Christmas time!

2 We gather round the festive Christmas tree
And praise the Lord of Heaven,
That unto us He has, in mercy free,
A precious Savior given. [Refrain]

3 This is the merry, happy Christmas time,
Ring out the wondrous story;
Chime on, ye bells of joy and gladness, chime,
And celebrate His glory. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! the Christmas time is here
• Title: Happy Christmas Time
• Author: Elisha Albright Hoffman (1881, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Chime on, ye bells of gladness, chime!
• Language: English
• Source: The Beacon Light (Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Rejoice! rejoice! the Christmas time is here]
• Composer: John Harrison Tenney
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain