583. Raised between the Earth and Heaven

1 Raised between the earth and heaven,
Now our bells are set on high,
In the Name of Him Who giveth
Skill, and strength, and industry.
For His praise we meekly place it
As a gift beneath His throne;
All their sweet and noblest music
Shall resound for Him alone.

2 Faithful men afar shall listen,
'Mid their daily toil or rest,
While the melody shall bid them
Love the Church where all are blest.
They who languish, sick and lonely,
Shall be minded, as they sigh,
Of the Church's one communion,
God's true home and family.

3 When the spirits of the faithful
Pass away to light and peace;
Solemn tones shall then forewarn us,
Soon our life and work must cease.
May these loud reverberations,
Pealing forth in grand accord,
Lift our hearts through joy and sorrow
To Thy throne, most gracious Lord.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Raised between the earth and heaven
Title: Raised between the Earth and Heaven
Author: Wharton Buchanan Smith (1882)
Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1937
Topic: Occasional: Dedications-Bell; Dedications: Bell
Tune Information
Name: BEECHER
Composer: John Zundel (1870)
Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
Key: B♭ Major



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