Let jubilant bells ring out
proclaiming the joy of the season.
Banish all darkness with bold Christmas lights
that brighten the sky on a cold winter night.
Rejoice in the bells of the season!
With joy-filled hearts we zip up our coats
to savor the crisp morning air.
We take to our sleds for a vigorous ride
then draw snow angels in the meadow.
Our town is decked out its holiday best
where strangers and friends pass our way.
We stroll down the streets ‘til the stars appear
to dance in the jewel case sky.
The bold steeple bells peal so clear and loud.
Bright Christmas lights are gleaming.
Our kinfolk have gathered from far and near
To share in a holiday feast
and after the meal we all gather by the fire
To celebrate the blessings of family.
With grateful hearts raise our songs
and ring our bells this joyous day.
Rejoice, give thanks. Give thanks, rejoice!
Let jubilant bells ring out
proclaiming the joy of the season.
Banish all darkness with bold Christmas lights
that brighten the sky on a cold winter night.
Rejoice in the bells of the season!
© 2017 by Robert Charles Howard
Aug 27, 2017
Aug 27, 2017 at 6:08 PM UTC
Let jubilant bells ring out
proclaiming the joy of the season.
Banish all darkness with bold Christmas lights
that brighten the sky on a cold winter night.
Rejoice in the bells of the season!
With joy-filled hearts we zip up our coats
to savor the crisp morning air.
We take to our sleds for a vigorous ride
then draw snow angels in the meadow.
Our town is decked out its holiday best
where strangers and friends pass our way.
We stroll down the streets ‘til the stars appear
to dance in the jewel case sky.
The bold steeple bells peal so clear and loud.
Bright Christmas lights are gleaming.
Our kinfolk have gathered from far and near
To share in a holiday feast
and after the meal we all gather by the fire
To celebrate the blessings of family.
With grateful hearts raise our songs
and ring our bells this joyous day.
Rejoice, give thanks. Give thanks, rejoice!
Let jubilant bells ring out
proclaiming the joy of the season.
Banish all darkness with bold Christmas lights
that brighten the sky on a cold winter night.
Rejoice in the bells of the season!
© 2017 by Robert Charles Howard
This is the text for the third movement of a cantata entitled Winter in the Rockies.
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