A Call To Prayer

Listen to the church bells ring
In the tower by the town's square
Just listen to the joy they bring
The familiar hymns make all aware
When all the earth shall sing
To the love of dear God we share

When you ring to tell us time
As we wait we all will find
Our ears will count each chime
Subconsciously in our mind
The hours of each day sublime
Getting through our daily grind

Through the seasons we shall pass
Be comfort and content that will last
Resonating from bronze or brass
Ring mementos from our past
Children playing on the grass
Parents working by contrast

Whatever were doing seems to halt
When the mighty bells ring out
We will stop and listen by default
And wait for time to bring about
Each precious moment we exalt
Those great bells we never doubt
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Posted: Feb 2022
About this poem:
We should all be so reminded of the "peace and love and stability" we all need to share together,
as frequently and regularly, as the bells that ring from the church towers.

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southmiami4321online today!
Thanks for this warm poem. Really miss posts like this one. Prayer is part of my life; be it for family, friend or strangers. Sad to say most churches don't have bells anymore; instead moving lighted messages. The love of our dear God is out there for all who want to receive him. SMteddybear
Yankee4youonline today!
SM Bells are such a gift to listen to as they harken us home to a more familiar, more inclusive sense of place and belonging. I am the "bell keep" of all ten of my town's bells up in the church tower of the church I have attended my entire life, for 60+ years. The main bell rings every hour on the hour and at 12 noon and 4 PM, they all play two 2 minute hymns on the chimes, (electrically and digitally controlled)...each bell a different note that reaches two octaves. Hundreds of familiar hymns and patriotic songs can be programmed. It's totally awesome!! Townspeople for almost a hundred years still love the bells!! very happy
Oceanzest
Great sentiments Yankee, yes something about bells, time and towns is full of atmosphere applause
Yankee4youonline today!
Ocean.... That's so right,,,,, On Saturday farmers market.... when people are busy in the town green...there is this almost like "aria-like" atmosphere when the bells start up......lots of smiles .....especially from tourists.......
salamuna
Hi Chris! I know you put a lot of effort into that bell ringing. enjoy it ! nice poem. Lily wave
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