38. The Gospel Bells Are Ringing
P.M.
1
The gospel bells are ringing
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."
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.
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,
As they sound from day to day,
Of the fate which doth await them
"Escape thou for thy life!
Tarry not in all the plain;
Nor behind thee look, oh, never,
Lest thou be consumed in pain."
4
The gospel bells are joyful
As they echo far and wide,
Bearing notes of perfect pardon
Through a Savior crucified;
"Good tidings of great joy
To all people do I bring;
Unto you is born a Savior,
Which is Christ the Lord and King."