"RING, SWEET BELLS OF CHRISTENDOM."
RING, sweet bells of Christendom,
Everywhere the tidings tell
How the Lord to earth did come—
Ring and tell!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gifts exceeding price He brought;
Treasures hidden not in earth
Jesus brought.
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