Bells Are Sweetly Chiming, The

The bells are sweetly chiming,

Their music fills the air;

What message do they bring us

Upon this morning fair?

"'Tis Christmas day!" the glad bells say,

Refrain

"A Savior now is born,

By God's great love sent from above

To cheer the world forlorn."

O wondrous birth! let all the earth

Receive the newborn King;

Oh, let us now with sacred vow

Our loyal tribute bring.

What mean these gifts abundant

That on this day we see?

For surely they mean something;

What may their import be?

"'Tis Christmas day!" these tokens say,

Refrain

And why these smiling faces

Around the pretty tree?

What mean these joyous carols?

Pray tell us if you please.

"'Tis Christmas day!" these things all say,

Refrain