Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848-1934 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #148 (2000) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain First Line: Ding dong, merrily on high! Refrain First Line: Gloria, hosanna in excelsis Lyrics: 1 Ding dong, merrily on high!
In heav’n the bells are ringing;
ding dong, verily the sky
is riv’n with angel singing.
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
2 E'en so here below, below,
let steeple bells be swungen,
And io, io, io,
by priest and people sungen.
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
3 Pray ye dutifully prime
your matin chime, ye ringers;
may ye beautifully rhyme
your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis!
Gloria, hosannah in excelsis! Topics: Christmas; Years A, B, and C Christmas Day Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 Languages: English Tune Title: BRANSLE DE L'OFFICIAL
Ding dong, merrily on high