Full Lyrics
[VERSE 1]
While shepherd watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around
[CHORUS]
Sweet chiming Christmas bells
Sweet chiming Christmas bells
They cheer us on our pleasant way
Sweet chiming bells
They cheer us on our pleasant way
Sweet chiming bells
[VERSE 2]
"Fear not" said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.
[VERSE 3]
"To you in David's town this day is born of David's line
The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord And this shall be the sign
[VERSE 4]
"The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands And in a manger lay
[VERSE 5]
Thus spoke the Seraph and forthwith Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song
[VERSE 6]
"All glory be to God on high! And to the earth be peace
Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to men Begin, and never cease!
[O'ER HILLS AND PLAINS THE GOLDEN CHIMES OF ZIONVERSE 1]
O'er hill and plains the golden chimes of Zion ring today
For passing souls these chimes are rung to guide them on the way.
[O'ER HILLS AND PLAINS THE GOLDEN CHIMES OF ZIONVERSE 2]
And we who walk in earthly vales their joyful music hear
In melody divinely sweet so faint and yet so clear
[O'ER HILLS AND PLAINS THE GOLDEN CHIMES OF ZIONVERSE 3]
They call us home not here to rest They softly seem to say
Beyond the gates of Zion fair They shine a brighter day
[O'ER HILLS AND PLAINS THE GOLDEN CHIMES OF ZIONCHORUS]
Sweet chiming Christian bell
They cheer ... Sweet chiming bells
