The Bells Of Christmas
Danish Title: Det Kimer Nu Til Jule-Fest
Composer(s): Carl C.N. Balle



The bells of Christmas chime once more
The heavenly guest is at the door
He comes to earthly dwelling still
With new year gifts of peace, good will

This world though wide and far outspread
Could scarcely find for you a bed
Your cradle was a manger stall
No pearl no silk no kingly hall

Now let us go with quiet mind
The swaddled babe with shepherds find
To gaze on him who gladdens them
The lovliest flow'r of Jesse's stem

Oh join with me, in gladness sing
To keep our Christmas with our King
Until our song, from loving souls
Like rushing mighty water rolls!

O patriarchs' Joy, O prophets' Song
O Dayspring bright, awaited long
O son of Man, incarnate Word Great
David's Son, great David's Lord

Come, Jesus, glorious heav'nly guest
And keep your Christmas in our breast
Then David's harpstrings, hushed so long
Shall swell our jubilee of song