The Eleventh Day of Christmas

Ding Dong Merrily on High! (arr. Mark Hayes)

A French tune accompanies the lyrics written by an Englishman who had a great interest in bell-ringing. The carol reminds all that both heaven and earth sings praises to the newborn King in celebration for the darkness had been scattered as the Light of the world had come, bringing hope and redemption.

Ding dong! Merrily on high
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv’n with angel-singing.

Gloria,
Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria,
Hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And io, io, io,
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 e’entime song, ye singers.

Gloria,
Hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria,
Hosanna in excelsis!

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So fun!!! Love it sister!

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