Joshua Henry Jones, Jr., "Easter Chimes (After the War)" (1919)
(After the War)
Easter chimes are ringing. Gladsome Easter chimes.
Telling forth the tidings — joy to many climes.
Christ the Lord is risen. Peace hath come again,
Love triumphant's master. Peace again doth reign.
Easter voices singing, glory to our King.
Let's all join the anthem, fervently we'll sing.
Life has newborn meaning seen from Calvary.
Christ forever liveth in man's soul set free.
Easter chimes are sounding. Happy Easter bells.
Hearts their prayers are lifting. Loud the murmur swells.
Lord, let peace be with us; everlasting peace,
Banishing all hatreds — Lord, let battles cease.
Published in Joshua Henry Jones, Jr. The Heart of the World, 1919