Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, EASTER BELLS, by MARGARET ELIZABETH MUNSON SANGSTER


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EASTER BELLS, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Chime, solemn bells of easter!
Last Line: And soothe earth's sad unrest.
Alternate Author Name(s): Van Deth, Gerrit, Mrs.
Subject(s): Catholic Church - Clergy; Easter; Holidays; Immortality; Catholic Priests; The Resurrection


CHIME, solemn bells of Easter!
The shadows flee away,
And all the earth is smiling
In the glory of the day.

Ring, tender bells of Easter!
Beyond our toil and tears,
There wait for all the faithful
Heaven's long and happy years.

Break, joyous bells of Easter!
From far across the sea
Bring us the endless music
Of immortality.

Triumphant bells of Easter!
Again by angels rung,
Speak comfort to the sorrowing
Of every land and tongue.

Blend, golden bells of Easter!
Heaven's fairest and its best,
To hush earth's clamorous discords
And soothe earth's sad unrest.





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