Words: G. R. Woodward (1848-1934),
Music: Thoinot Arbean (1520-95) Arr. Watts

Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heaven the bells are ringing;
Ding dong! Verily the sky
Is riv'n with angels singing.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E'en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And "i-o, i-o, i-o",
By priest and people sungen.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers!
May you beautifully rhyme
Your eve-time song, ye singers!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

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