A Bell Ringers Confession

 

Almighty and most merciful Conductor,

We have erred and strayed from Thy beat like lost sheep;

We have followed too much the accidentals and tempi of our own hearts.

We have offended against Thy dynamic markings.

We have left unrung those notes which we ought to have rung

And we have rung those notes which we ought not to have rung

And there is no damping in us.

 

But Thou, O Conductor, have mercy upon us, miserable ringers;

Succor the key-signature challenged;

Restore Thou them that need help turning their page;

Spare Thou them that have pencils.

Pardon our mistakes, and have faith that hereafter

We will follow Thy directions

And ring together in perfect harmony.