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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Alfred S. Gatty

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3.

This new-born Babe to children brings,
Ring merrily, bells, ding, dong!
A message from the King of Kings
Ring merrily, bells, ding, dong!
Peace and Good-will, Good-will and Peace
And on this earth may love increase!
Ring merrily, bells, etc.

4.

So in the future as the past,
Ring merrily, bells, ding, dong!
It will be, while this world shall last,
Ring merrily, bells, ding, dong!
That Christmas coming once a year,
Brings peace, and love, and right good cheer!
Ring merrily, bells, etc.