Author: Harriet E. Rice Jones Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #526 First Line: Hear the merry Christmas bells Refrain First Line: Hear the bells, the merry bells Lyrics: 1. Hear the merry Christmas bells,
Sounding o’er the hills and dells;
Men rejoice, and angels sing,
’Tis the birthday of our King.
Refrain
Hear the bells, the merry bells,
Clear and sweet the music swells;
Let them ring, oh, let them ring,
’Tis the birthday of our King.
2. Little eyes are shining bright,
From the heart’s inmost delight;
As the angels kindly bring
Gifts this birthday of our King. [Refrain]
3. Youths and maidens gaily glide
O’er the snow at eventide;
Hear them chant and gaily sing,
On the birthday of our King. [Refrain]
4. Older hearts rejoice today;
Well they may, yes, well they may:
Every fear doth nearer bring,
The glad coming of their King. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear the merry Christmas bells]
The Birthday of Our King (Jones)