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April 17, 2006
Easter Song
This has always been one of my favorite Easter songs. I was searching for the lyrics and found many, many copies with "hear" spelled as "here" and almost all of them were incorrectly attributed solely to Keith Green. Keith Green wrote an additional verse, but the original song was written by Annie Herring. Keith's version is the one I know best though. Here it is.
Easter Song - Annie Herring with an additional verse by Keith Green
Hear the bells ringing
They're singing that you can be born again
Hear the bells ringing
They're singing Christ is risen from the dead
The angel up on the tombstone
Said He has risen, just as He said
Quickly now, go tell his disciples
That Jesus Christ is no longer dead
Joy to the word, He has risen, hallelujah
He's risen, hallelujah
He's risen, hallelujah
Hear the bells ringing
They're singing that you can be healed right now
Hear the bells ringing, they're singing
Christ, He will reveal it now
The angels, they all surround us
And they are ministering Jesus' power
Quickly now, reach out and receive it
For this could be your glorious hour
Joy to the world, He has risen, hallelujah
He's risen, hallelujah
He's risen, hallelujah, hallelujah
The angel up on the tombstone
Said He has risen, just as He said
Quickly now, go tell his disciples
That Jesus Christ is no longer dead
Joy to the world, He has risen, hallelujah
He's risen, hallelujah
He's risen, hallelujah
Hallelujah
If you are curious about who Keith Green is, here is a link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Green
Posted by Mike at April 17, 2006 7:00 AM
Comments
That song has great lyrics. One of the reasons I liked going to church yesterday was because I became centered, and realized the importance of Easter. So happy Easter, everyone! 
Posted by: Robyn at April 17, 2006 11:40 AM
Mike,
These lyrics are really great. You will have to sing me the melody, perhaps I've heard this before. I love what it has to say.
Yesterday was so special being with the whole family again. I love you all so very much and feel so blessed. 
!!!!!
Posted by: mom at April 17, 2006 12:55 PM
Nice lyrics! They bring hope Robyn, I'm glad you were able to be with your whole family again!!! I don't think I know this song and I too would like to hear it.
Posted by: Dad at April 18, 2006 8:37 AM
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