Bells we hope will chime
At this our Christmas time;
Let them loudly ring;
Joyfully we sing.
As this day draws near
Jubilant each year -
In our minds and in our hearts
Let Jesus re-appear.
Chorus:
Bells will chime all the time;
Joy can overflow
In this hot and arid land
When there is no snow.
Bells will chime all the time;
Let the ringing grow;
Christmas can bring peace and joy
And we shall make it so.
New life is begun,
It is for everyone;
Mary’s baby boy -
Bells ring out the joy.
Wattles sing their song;
Gum trees stand so strong;
“Jesus, there is room for you
Around each billabong.”
Chorus:
Bells will chime all the time;
Joy can overflow
In this hot and arid land
When there is no snow.
Bells will chime all the time;
Let the ringing grow;
Christmas can bring peace and joy
And we shall make it so.
Shepherds did not sleep
While caring for their sheep;
As the darkness grew
Light came shining through.
Drovers now move stock;
Working round the clock;
“Ring the Bells’, the babe’s been found -
Good Shepherd for the flock.
Chorus:
Bells will chime all the time;
Joy can overflow
In this hot and arid land
When there is no snow.
Bells will chime all the time;
Let the ringing grow;
Christmas can bring peace and joy
And we shall make it so.
As we hear the tale -
Some wisemen on the trail;
Trav’lling through the night;
Looking for the light.
Church bells, old and new
Guide our journey through;
‘Neath the Southern Cross we search
For what is good and true.
Chorus
Bells will chime all the time;
Joy can overflow
In this hot and arid land
When there is no snow.
Bells will chime all the time;
Let the ringing grow;
Christmas can bring peace and joy
And we shall make it so.
Celebrate his birth;
Announcing peace on earth;
Jesus born today;
Joy is here to stay;
Ring out all the bells,
Joining our Nowells;
Life and hope his message brings
And still the chorus swells.
Chorus
Bells will chime all the time;
Joy can overflow
In this hot and arid land
When there is no snow.
Bells will chime all the time;
Let the ringing grow;
Christmas can bring peace and joy
And we shall make it so.
George Stuart