O Chiming Bells of Midnight...
O chiming bells of midnight,...
gladly announce Jesus' joyful birth;
see how the Heavens' stars shine...
to glorify the most glorious One!
Unpleasant is the cold December' air,
and a manger is the perfect shelter
away from the frost and the gelid wind;
see how He smiles as all the angels sing!
Come shepherds, bring along your sheep,
to warm up a King whose heart is so meek;
and as the Wise Men kneel down in divine adoration,
I watch the gifts in their hands with much trepidation!
O chiming bells of midnight...echo through my starry valley,
and cheer up this silent town that offers its true serenity;
and if snowflakes fall and make all the stars seem too far,
my lamp will brighten up the path and lead me to the Messiah!
Entered in Carolyn Devonnshire's contest, "Christmas in your town"
Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci
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