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2333. He Set the Joy-Bells Ringing

1. Oh, bless the Lord, He cleansed my soul,
And filled my lips with singing;
He came in my poor, sinful heart,
And set the joy-bells ringing.

Refrain
Oh, praise the Lord, He first loved me;
I feel new life upspringing;
He came in my poor, sinful heart,
And set the joy-bells ringing.

2. He placed my feet upon the rock,
The only sure foundation;
He shows me wonders of His grace,
The blessings of salvation. [Refrain]

3. His promise is for all the days,
His love for me is caring;
While in the Father’s house above,
A mansion He’s preparing .[Refrain]

4. His love is calling, seeking still,
Come, every burden bringing;
The touch of Christ within your heart
Will set the joy-bells ringing. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Oh, bless the Lord, He cleansed my soul
Title: He Set the Joy-Bells Ringing
Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920
Refrain First Line: Oh, praise the Lord, He first loved me
Meter: 87.87 D
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: BOTHELL
Composer: John Robson Sweney, 1837-1899
Meter: 87.87 D
Incipit: 53232 21555 76551
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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