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[Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: R. G. Staples Tune Key: F Major or modal Incipit: 33454 32123 44323 Used With Text: Ring the Bells

Author: R. G. Staples Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born Lyrics: 1 Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born, Welcome the dear, natal day Send, send the tidings, with joy in the sound, Jesus the life and the way; Jesus our Lord, who releases from sin, Jesus, whose name giveth sweet peace within. Praise to His name, let the chorus begin, Praise Him on earth and in Heaven. 2 Ring, ring the bells, from each turret to-day, Chiming the dear Savior's praise; Children now join your sweet voices to raise, Songs the ancient of days; Praise to the Father, who gave His dear son, Praises to Jesus, the crucified one. Praise to the Spirit to all three in one, Praises forever be given. Used With Tune: [Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born]

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Ring the Bells

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Joyful Songs #78 (1875) First Line: Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born Lyrics: 1 Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born, Welcome the dear, natal day Send, send the tidings, with joy in the sound, Jesus the life and the way; Jesus our Lord, who releases from sin, Jesus, whose name giveth sweet peace within. Praise to His name, let the chorus begin, Praise Him on earth and in Heaven. 2 Ring, ring the bells, from each turret to-day, Chiming the dear Savior's praise; Children now join your sweet voices to raise, Songs the ancient of days; Praise to the Father, who gave His dear son, Praises to Jesus, the crucified one. Praise to the Spirit to all three in one, Praises forever be given. Languages: English Tune Title: [Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born]

Ring the Bells

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Gospel Echoes #118 (1877) First Line: Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born Languages: English Tune Title: [Ring, ring the bells, for a Savior is born]

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R. G. Staples

b. 1833 Author of "Ring the Bells " in Joyful Songs Robert Griffin Staples. He was born Robert Griffin on January 24, 1833 in Washington DC. Both of his parents died in a carriage accident when he was an infant; he was then adopted by his mother's sister, Mary Ann King, and her husband, Samuel Johnson Staples and he was given the name Robert Griffin Staples. He was a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war was promoted to Major. He then worked as chief clerk in the Portsmouth United States Navy Yard. Religion was an important part of his life, as well as music. He died June 20, 1891 in Portsmouth, VA. Dianne Shapiro, from Jean Brickey (great-granddaughter)