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Ring out the bells - the joyful news is ...

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Ring out the bells
the joyful news is breaking;
ring out the bells
for Jesus Christ is born!
1 Angels in wonder
sing of his glory;
shepherds returning
tell us the story.
Cho ... (continues)

Written by: Michael Perry [Find texts by Michael Perry] [Find tunes by Michael Perry]

This text appears in the Jubilate Group publication(s):

Related Biblical passages:

  • Genesis - chapter 1 - verse(s) 3
  • 2 Chronicles - chapter 2 - verse(s) 6
  • Matthew - chapter 28 - verse(s) 6
  • Mark - chapter 16 - verse(s) 6
  • Luke - chapter 2 - verse(s) 17,20
  • Luke - chapter 24 - verse(s) 3
  • John - chapter 20 - verse(s) 2
  • Acts of the Apostles - chapter 2 - verse(s) 1

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Angels
  • Bellringing
  • Birth, Christmas
  • Creation, God's act
  • Prophets
  • Shepherds, Christmas

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