The bells are sweetly chiming,
Their music fills the air;
What message do they bring us
Upon this morning fair?
��Tis Christmas day!� the glad bells say,
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�A Savior now is born,
By God�s great love sent from above
To cheer the world forlorn.�
O wondrous birth! let all the earth
Receive the newborn King;
Oh, let us now with sacred vow
Our loyal tribute bring.
What mean these gifts abundant
That on this day we see?
For surely they mean something;
What may their import be?
��Tis Christmas day!� these tokens say,
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And why these smiling faces
Around the pretty tree?
What mean these joyous carols?
Pray tell us if you please.
��Tis Christmas day!� these things all say,
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