Paired with the renowned historic carol PERSONENT HODIE, Fred Pratt Green's Advent text has become a modern day classic. The blending of text and tune joyously invites singers and listeners alike to sing and rejoice at Christ's coming as recalled by the prophets of old. The optional addition of just 13 handbells sets an ideal tone for the refrain: "Ring, bells, ring! Sing, choirs, sing! We will make him welcome!"