54 Christmas Bells Sweetly Christmas bells are ringing. Hear what they say to you: Jesus is born in Bethlehem, in Bethlehem. (Optional descant for voice or instrument)Christmas bells, ringing, singing:Jesus is born, is born in Bethlehem, born in Bethlehem. Words and music: A. Laurence Lyon, 1934–2006. © 1962 IRI Luke 2:10–12 Matthew 2:1