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Three Minute Stories

Chapter 39: CHURCH-BELLS (Adapted from the German of Froebel. Air: “The Bells of Aberdovey”)
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A collection of brief tales and verses for young readers that blends domestic vignettes, animal fables, and playful rhymes. Many pieces present self-contained scenes—children at play, pets and birds, seasonal and holiday moments—alongside short moral adaptations drawn from older folk stories. Entries range from whimsical nonsense to gentle instruction, and are arranged as easily read, often illustrated, items meant to be finished in a few minutes. The volume offers an accessible assortment of short, illustrated pieces designed to amuse, soothe, and convey simple lessons to a young audience.

CHURCH-BELLS
(Adapted from the German of Froebel. Air: “The Bells of Aberdovey”)

Through the window, sunbeams bright
Fill the church with radiant light.
Now the doors wide open throw,
That we into church may go.
Chorus. Ding-dong! ding-dong! hark, the bell!
Oh, lovely things to us ’twill tell,
As we walk to church together.
In the church so calm, so still,
Gentlest thoughts our heart must fill.
Lifted high, our spirit learns
Why with holy love it burns.
Chorus. Ding-dong! ding-dong! hark, the bell!
etc.
And we learn of Him who gives
Light and joy to all that lives:
He whose tender love and mild
Watches over every child.
Chorus. Ding-dong! ding-dong! hark, the bell!
etc.
He who made the forest fair,
And the flowers that blossom there,
Gave the bird its airy wings,
Gave the joyful song it sings.
Chorus. Ding-dong! ding-dong! hark, the bell!
etc.
And we learn of Jesus mild,
He the pure and sinless child,
Sent that children all may know
How a child in grace may grow.
Chorus. Ding-dong! ding-dong! hark, the bell!
etc.
Now the organ’s solemn voice
Joins the bell, and both rejoice.
Children, join the song of love!
Raise your hearts to Heaven above!
Chorus. Ding-dong! ding-dong! hark, the bell!
etc.