Author:		Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920
Musician:		John R. Sweney, 1837-1899

O bless the Lord, He cleans'd my soul,
And filled my lips with singing;
He came into my sinful heart,
And set the joybells ringing.

Refrain:
O praise the Lord, He first loved me!
I feel new life upspringing;
He came into my sinful heart
And set the joybells ringing.

He placed my feet upon the Rock,
The only sure foundation;
He shows me wonders of His grace,
The blessings of salvation.

His promise is for all the days,
His love for me is caring;
While in the Father's house above,
A mansion He's preparing.

His love is calling, seeking still,
Come, ev'ry burden bringing;
The touch of Christ within your heart
Will set the joy-bells ringing.