[Ring, ring the bells, the sweet gospel bells]

[Ring, ring the bells, the sweet gospel bells]

Composer: Chas. E. Pollock
Published in 7 hymnals


Audio files: MIDI

Composer: Chas. E. Pollock

Charles Edward Pollock USA 1853-1928. Born at Newcastle, PA, he moved to Jefferson City, MO, when age 17. He was a cane maker for C W Allen. He also worked 20 years for the MO Pacific Railroad, as a depot clerk and later as Assistant Roadmaster. He was a musician and prolific songwriter, composing 5000+ songs, mostly used in Sunday school settings and church settings. He took little remuneration for his compositions, preferring they be freely used. He produced three songbooks: “Praises”, “Beauty of praise”, and “Waves of melody”. In 1886 he married Martha (Mattie) Jane Harris, and they had three children: Robert, Edward, and a daughter. He died in Merriam, KS. John Perry… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: [Ring, ring the bells, the sweet gospel bells]
Composer: Chas. E. Pollock
Incipit: 51231 21652 23443
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
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Notes of Praise #152

Songs of Zion #132

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The King of Kings #142

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The Missionary Triumph #66

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The Standard Sunday School Hymnal #47

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Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One #41

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Worship and Service #106

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