The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-12-12
THE CHRISTMAS CHIMES.

Upon the midnight air what bells are peallng,
And through the silent streets, what echoes stealing,
TO wake the sleeper to conscious 1eenng. j.
Gyhrist,s day the happiest of the livelong year;
Christ's day, triumphant Love defeating Fear
Ali the countless stars of heaven sparkle when
This hour draws near, and angels cry again:
80 Glory to God-on earth peace, good will toward
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And now hear them pass my silent doors
The merry carolers--by twos and tours,
Singing the same sweet song, which swells and
scars
Until their notes with other singers blend,
While heavenward the chorus doth ascend:
CO And every knee before Thy throne shall bend"
Yet hear the bells, how heartily they ring!
How ioyously and happily they sing
The Christ is born-Hail! hail your King!
Clear ring the bells of fearless Truth,
AS if their tongues would CALL forsooth,
Z" I am the Way the Truth, the Iife y ss
What think you in your worldly strife
That Policy can make way
Where Principles effulgent ray
Should shed abroad its flashing light,
Nor cease to guide the pilgrim right?
JUSTICE.
The brazen bells, deep toned and loud
Through foggy mist and stormy cloud
Call for the steward to report;
To stand before his Judge in court
TO there give in the Lords amount
And certify to his account; es.se TA
But should he trembling, fainting, fail, $
Blind Justice drops him from her scale.
MERCY. s
Thank God the bells of Mercy ring,
Oh sinner bold, to thee we bring go
Salvation free, for Christ is born - 'es@ee
This is His glorious birthday mornl
He's knocking at your door to-day; g. y h
he loves you stll-turn not away. @~ %
Ring out! We bells of Mercy, ring
Emmanuel, Savior, Lord and Klngl
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The bells of Faith strike clear and strong; ~
There's not note about them wrong;
E'The evidence of things unseen"
Leads pilgrims on to pastures green -
A road DER which our fathers trod,
And proved, by works, their faith in God.
Now all with thankful hearts may sing:
"Simply to Thy cross cling"
THE bells of Hope with anchors crest, : -
Are by each doubling sinner blest
Their cheering tones, to many ears,
Allay the pain of puzzling fears;
But, as each bell in turn is rung,
1t swings around to where are hung
The bells of Faith, and it is there
Your trusting mother kneels in prayer
CHARITY.
Tine silver bells of Charity.
Oh, bells of greatest rarity!
S0f sisters three thou art the chief.
no Pain and Sorrow. Death and Grief
A. welcome friend; thy voice is sweet,
And cheers on homeward erring feet,
While angels cry, with one accord.
ia Well done, thou faithful of the Lord!"
THE BELLS TOGETHER.
60 in, go In, go in
Go, search thy heart to-day,
And, in thy closet dim,
Pray to the Babe that lay
Ta the manger-from the skies
Gods atoning sacrifice.
Go out, go out. go out;
60, find the poor to-day;
With light hearts search about.
Yell Of the Babe that lay
Xn the rnanger-from the skies
Faith and Love He glorifes.
Go up, go up, go up;
Go to the church to-day
For you He drained the cup:
For you babe He lay
In the manger-from the skies
Trusting hearts He purifes.
Go down go down, go down;
60, seek the vile to-day;
Find the prisoners of the town;
Tell of the Babe that lay
IN the manger-from the skies
Sinful souls He purises.
Whate'er You are, whate'er you do,
Gods Christmas chimes ring out for you.