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THE MESSAGE OF THE CHRISTMAS BELLS, by                    
First Line: Of all the days of all the year
Last Line: Christ is born -- today!
Subject(s): Bells; Christmas; Nativity, The


Of all the days of all the year
The one I cherish as most dear
Is Christmas Day. From far and near
The voice of peace, the song of cheer --
With blessing there, caressing here!

No hut or hovel quite so bare
But quickening light finds nesting there;
No life so low, no heart so sad
That this bright day will not make glad.

Sweet the bells ring
Soft our hearts sing --
Christmas Day is here!

Of all the songs that have been sung,
Of all the notes, the sweetest rung
By silver bells that peal today
And in their tender Message say:

"Good-will on earth and peace to men --"
Exultant note! Sing it again!
Glory to God -- the angels shout --
And this, the Song the bells ring out:

Sweet the bells ring --
Soft -- our hearts sing --
Christ is born -- today!





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