Gospel · Hymn 417 · 7.7.8.7.6.7.8.7. & Ref
The gospel bells are singing
“For God so loved this world that He gave His only begotten son”. John 3:16
1.
The gospel bells are singing
Over land, from sea to sea
Blessed news of free salvation
Do they offer you and me
For God so loved the world
That His only Son He gave
Whosoe’er believeth in Him
Everlasting life shall have
Refrain
Gospel bells, how they ring!
Over land from sea to sea
Gospel bells, freely bring
Blessed news to you and me
2.
The gospel bells invite us
To a feast prepared for all
Do not slight the invitation
Nor reject the gracious call
“I am the Bread of life;
Eat of Me, thou hungry soul
Though your sins be red as crimson
They shall be as white as wool”
3.
The gospel bells give warning
A they sound from day to day
Of the fate which doth await them
Who for ever shall delay
“Escape thou for thy life
Tarry not in all the plain
Nor behind thee look, oh, never
Lest thou be consumed in plain”
4.
The gospel bells are joyful
As they echo far and wide
Bearing notes of perfect pardon
Through a Saviour crucified
“Good tidings of great joy
To all people do I bring
Unto you is born a Saviour,
Which is Christ, the Lord and King”.
Amen