When They Ring The Golden Bells

Natalie Merchant

There's a land beyond the river



That they call the sweet forever



And we only reach that shore by faith's decree



One by one we'll gain the portals



There to dwell with the immortals



When they ring the golden bells for you and me



Don't you hear the bells now ringing



Don't you hear the angels singing



'Tis the glory hallelujah Jubilee



In that far off sweet forever



Just beyond the shining river



When they ring the golden bells for you and me



We shall know no sin or sorrow



In that heaven of tomorrow



When our hearts shall sail beyond the silvery sea



We shall only know the blessing



Of our Father's sweet caressing



When they ring the golden bells for you and me



Don't you hear the bells now ringing



Don't you hear the angels singing



'Tis the glory hallelujah Jubilee



In that far off sweet forever



Just beyond the shining river



When they ring the golden bells for you and me



When our days shall know their number



When in death we sweetly slumber



When the King commands the spirit to be free



Nevermore with anguish laden



We shall reach that lovely Eden



When they ring the golden bells for you and me



When they ring the golden bells for you and me