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Christmas Bells at Sea Lyrics by Arthur Sullivan

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Still the night and calm the ocean
Dazzling bright each wintry star;
Scarcely felt the vessel's motion
When we heard from out afar
Softly pealing
Gently stealing
Silv'ry bells in volleys ringing
Ringing out in holy glee;
E'en to us glad tidings bringing
Christmas bells at sea
Wrapt in awe around them gazing
Mute the crew in wonder stand
Whence could come those sounds amazing
Far from sight or sound of land?
Rising, falling
Home recalling
Thoughts of home and heaven bringing
Sure a solemn mystery
‘Twas to hear their silv'ry ringing
Christmas Bells at sea
Vain Thy ways, O Heaven, to measure;
Who Thy secrets can divine?
In our hearts enough to treasure
Tokens of Thy love benign
Where no steeple
Calls its people
Tidings of a Saviour bringing
Angel hands are set by Thee
From a cloud-built belfry ringing
Christmas Bells at sea

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