Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 17 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ring bells, ring, ring ring! Lyrics: 1 Long ago, prophets knew Christ would come, born a Jew, come to make all things new, bear his people's burden, freely love and pardon. Refrain: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! When he comes, when he comes, who will make him ... Scripture: John 1:1 Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE
Long Ago, Prophets Knew