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Sabbath Bells

Jennie Wilson • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Verse 1

I love to hear the Sabbath bells Ring out their music sweet, And to the hallowed house of prayer Their welcome call repeat.

Chorus

Sabbath bells! Dear Sabbath bells! In sweet accord their voice blend; Sabbath bells! Dear Sabbath bells! They bid our thoughts to heav’n ascend.

Verse 2

They bid us lift our songs of praise To Him who reigns above, And offer in His earthly courts The tribute of our love.

Chorus

Sabbath bells! Dear Sabbath bells! In sweet accord their voice blend; Sabbath bells! Dear Sabbath bells! They bid our thoughts to heav’n ascend.

Verse 3

The pleading of the Sabbath bells We willingly obey, And hither come with grateful hearts To worship God today.

Chorus

Sabbath bells! Dear Sabbath bells! In sweet accord their voice blend; Sabbath bells! Dear Sabbath bells! They bid our thoughts to heav’n ascend.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 20:8
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