1 The bells of time ring out the chime,
Of merry, merry greeting,
And o’er the earth, in joyous mirth,
All hearts with love are beating.
Refrain:
Joyful be, ’tis Christmas time!
Merry, merry, Christmas time!
Joyful be, ’tis Christmas time!
Merry, merry, merry Christmas time!
2 In Heaven far, the blessèd star
Of Bethlehem shines o’er us;
And once again, "Good will to men!"
Floats from the angel chorus. [Refrain]
3 The earth and air all seemed to share
The olden Christmas glory;
And now once more, glad hearts tell o’er
Christ’s sweet and wondrous story. [Refrain]
4 So let us raise to Him our praise,
Whose love still hovers o’er us;
And sing again, "Good will to men!"
With Heaven’s angel chorus. [Refrain]
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16072