The old Mill

The old Mill
Oak Ridge, North Carolina

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Why Do the Bells of Christmas Ring?

 Why Do the Bells of Christmas Ring?


by Eugene Field

Why do the bells of Christmas ring?
Why do little children sing?

Once a lovely shining star,
Seen by shepherds from afar,
Gently moved until its light
Made a manger's cradle bright.

There a darling baby lay,
Pillowed soft upon the hay;
And its mother sung and smiled:
This is Christ, the holy Child!
  Therefore bells for Christmas ring,
Therefore little children sing.