Oh, the clanging bells of Time ! Night and day they never cease ; We are wearied with their chime, For they do not bring us peace ; And we hush our breath to hear, And we strain our eyes to see, If thy shores are drawing near : Eternity ! Eternity !
2. Oh, the clanging bells of Time ! How their changes rise and fall ; But in undertone sublime, Sounding clearly through them all, Is a voice that must be heard, As our moments onward flee ; And it speaketh aye one word : Eternity ! Eternity !
3. Oh, the clanging bells of Time ! To their voices, loud and low, In a long, unresting line We are marching to and fro ; And we yearn for sight or sound Of the life that is to be, For thy breath doth wrap us round : Eternity ! Eternity !
4. Oh, the clanging bells of Time ! Soon their notes will all be dumb, And in joy and peace sublime We shall feel the silence come ! And our souls their thirst will slake, And our eyes the King will see, When thy glorious morn shall break : Eternity ! Eternity !