1 Ring it out in gladness, bells of Eastertide,
O’er the smiling valley, o’er the mountain side,
Where the rippling waters in their beauty glide,
Greet the blessed Easter morning.
Refrain:
Ring it out! Ring it out! Bells of Eastertide!
In the empty tomb the dreary shadows hide,
But the eastern skies with light are glorified,—
Hail the resurrection morning.
2 Ring it out, but softly, bells of Eastertide,
Once a dirge the night-winds in their sorrow sighed;
On the cross, to save us, Christ was crucified;
Crown Him King this Easter morning. [Refrain]
3 Ring it out in sweetness, bells of Eastertide,
Hail the risen Savior, Christ, the Glorified;
He who bore our sorrows, suffered, bled and died,
Rose again on Easter morning. [Refrain]
4 Ring it out in rapture, bells of Eastertide,
Sound the happy tidings thro’ the world so wide;
From the tomb the angels rolled the stone aside,
It was empty Easter morning. [Refrain]
Source: The King of Kings: a choice collection of gospel songs, standard hymns, choruses, children's songs, solos, duets, and quartets together with responsive readings for use in evangelistic meetings... #140