Come to Church

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Hear the church bells sweetly ringing

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields
Tune: [Hear the church bells sweetly ringing]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 Hear the church bells sweetly ringing,
On the holy Sabbath Day.
God's own message they are bringing,
"Come to church" they seem to say.

2 Hear the people softly answer,
This is God's own holy day,
And we bring our hearts to Jesus,
As we come to church today.

Source: Let Youth Praise Him: a hymnal for Christian primary schools, Sunday schools and Christian homes #48

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Author: Elizabeth M. Shields

Shields, Elizabeth McEwen. (Camden, South Carolina, September 22, 1879--May 5, 1962, Asheville, North Carolina). She was named for her grandmother, Elizabeth McEwen of South Carolina. Director, Children's Work of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education; Chair, children's section of what is now known as the National Council of Churches. Published many books for children, including Junior Hymns and Songs and Worship and Conduct Songs. --Tina Schneider, from information in the DNAH Archives, which includes correspondence from Elizabeth McEwen Shield's sister. Go to person page >

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First Line:	Hear the church bells sweetly ringing
Title:	Come to Church
Author:	Elizabeth M. Shields
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1929
Copyright:	This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before 1930.