The church bells ring: O Worship the Lord!

Come join the celebration

For the Sabbath has come;

Christ has won. The day of resurrection.

 

The church bells ring, “O, worship the Lord”

They ring with cheerful chime

They sing their invitation

It’s time for church! It’s time!”

 

The church bells ring “O worship the Lord”

In Spring and Summer too

In Winter and Fall,

Their song is always new.

 

The church bells ring, “O worship the Lord”

Their pleasant notes appealing

They whisper their sweet voice of hope

From earth to heaven’s high ceiling.

 

The church bells ring, “O worship the Lord”

To far and near the call

Come join the song sung by the throng

It holds you in its thrall.

 

The church bells ring, “O worship the Lord”

Sweet notes of love and cheer

They resound their melodies of calm

Through changing atmosphere.

 

The church bells ring, “O worship the Lord!”

The rippling sounds go singing.

From hill to plain and in between

The rousing song goes ringing.

 

The church bells ring, “O worship the Lord”

The tones of adoration.

Come join the great enormous throng

Full throated consecration.

 

The church bells ring, “O worship the Lord”

May all who hark, revere

They peal out words of love and hope

The phrases warm and dear.

     

         

Rev. Nick Vogelzang is is an emeritus in the Christian Reformed Church living in Denver, Colorado.