Ring , sweet bells of Christendom,
Everywhere the tidings tell
How the Lord to earth did come —
Ring and tell!

Swift to seek and save the lost,
More than merciful He came;
Glad to pay life's bitter cost
Jesus came.

Prince of Peace, the Heavenly King,
As a mortal babe disguised
He appeared whom angels sing —
Earth-disguised.

Love Divine in human frame,
Of the lowly lowliest He;
Stript of glory, in His shame
Gloried He.

Empty-handed from His birth,
Gifts exceeding price He brought;
Treasures hidden not in earth
Jesus brought.

To the blind, unclouded sight;
To the dumb, the voice of praise;
And to all in darkness, light —
Joy and praise.

To the poor, the Gospel's wealth;
To the rich, the spirit poor;
And to all His saving health —
Rich and poor.

To the heavy-laden, rest;
To the mourner, words of life;
And to all — the last and best —
Endless life.

In the perfect path He trod,
Still His footprints mark the way;
Out to men and up to God
Show the way.

Out to men in love that breaks
Bread of charity with all,
And — thrice blessed then! — forsakes
Self for all.

Up to God in deeds like prayers,
In obedience to Him,
And in faith — love's altar-stairs
Reared to Him.

Ring, sweet bells of Christendom,
Far and near the tidings tell
How the Lord to earth did come —
Ring and tell!

Join, good Christians, east and west,
In Emmanuel's endless praise,
And with deeds of mercy best
Show His praise!

Still the Christmas angels sing:
" Glory be to God Most High! "
The eternal echoes ring:
" God Most High! "

Lift your songs in unison:
" Peace on earth, good-will to men! "
Mingle song and life in one
Wide " Amen! "