Oh, Hear the Message of the Bells

Oh, see the spark; contagious hope

Glinting in eager youngster’s gaze

The silent night out on the slope

The welcome in love’s home-fire blaze

Snowflakes in spiraling descent

Decorate each ridge and rill

Season of Joy’s glorious advent

Warms us in spite of winter’s chill

Oh, feel the wonderment of it

Revive us with its rare refrain

And maybe for a little bit

We might feel like a child again

The music of Hope’s perfect love

Renews the gladness in our mirth

For Jesus left His throne above

To bring tidings of peace to earth

Oh, hear the message of the bells

Ring out a testament of cheer

For in the happy song that swells

We know that Christmas time is near

Oh, may its mercy and goodwill

Tune everything we say and do

And may its Spirit kindly fill

Our hearts and hands the whole year through

© Janet Martin