[Sopranos:]
Hark! the convent bell is ringing.
[Contraltos:]
Hark! the convent bell is ringing.
[Sopranos:]
Time its course is swiftly winging.
[Contraltos:]
Time its course is swiftly winging.
[Sopranos:]
End of recreation bringing,
Sounding pleasure's knell!
[Contraltos:]
Sounding pleasure's knell!
[Sopranos:]
Seek we all our home of learning;
[Contraltos:]
Seek we all our home of learning;
[Sopranos:]
Hark! the convent bell,
[Contraltos:]
Hark! the convent bell,
[All:]
Hark! the convent bell!