1 The conscience of childhood is speaking in whispers,
Oh come to the Savior and give Him your life;
"Of such is the kingdom of Heaven," says Jesus,
So then seek Him early, and enter the strife.

Refrain:
The bells of your conscience are ringing,
The bells, the bells;
The bells of your conscience are ringing,
Saying, "Sinner, oh, come home."

2 The conscience of young men and maidens is calling,
In earnest appeals for the strength of your will;
The work of your Master, it needs all your efforts,
To bear all life’s burdens, and Christ’s law fulfill. [Refrain]

3 The conscience of manhood is loudly appealing,
And saying, “Oh, come in the noontide of day”;
The sands of the hourglass are slowly receding,
So start for the kingdom, and do not delay. [Refrain]

4 The conscience of old age is heavily laden
With sins which thro’ life have been heavy to bear;
But Jesus is able to roll off thy burden,
To cleanse you from evil and lift every care. [Refrain]