Sounds from Heaven

 

  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.