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A Chime. 



HE CJiristmas bells in sweet chimes still 

 Ring, &quot;Peace on earth, to men goodwill.&quot; 



May His peace rest on thee, and keep 



For thee that happy, blissful sleep 



He giveth His beloved; and bless 

 Thee with abiding happiness. 



77/1? Christmas bells ring sweet and clear 

 The loving tJioug/its of all the year. 



Dear friend, at &quot; Merrie Christmas&quot; time, 

 This wish for thee comes with the chime 



Of Christmas bells, which bring to me 

 Such sweet remembrances of thee. 



Ring out, ring out, O happy bells, 



TJie circling lov&amp;gt;e Christ s birtJi foretells . 



And waft to her the chimes that well 



From every belfry tower, and tell 



Her how my heart with love now swells, 

 To hear again these Christmas bells. 



Ring out , sweet bells, the Peace that dwells 

 Above, and love in us compels! 



Tell her my thoughts can ne er abide 



Apart from her at Christmas tide; 



But, like the Love the season tells, 

 Enfold her heart, sweet Christmas bells 1 



