A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

Bells of St. Cloud
Saturday, April 26, 2003
Listen

We are humble but proud
Say the bells of St. Cloud

In the dark, light a candle
Say the bells of St. Wendel

The Lord only knows
Say the bells of Melrose.

This world God inhabits
Say the bells of Sauk Rapids

Every bird the Lord knows of
Say the bells of St. Joseph

This is not a resort
Say the bells of Freeport

Dig the ground, plant a garden
Say the bells of St. Martin.

Make the rows even
Say the bells of St. Stephen

Plant a row, pound a stake
Say the bells of Clear Lake

Sow the seed even-handedly
Say the bells of St. Anthony

Paint your house, mow your lawn
Say the bells of Avon.

Then sit on your porch
Say the bells of St. George

All is well, all is well
Say the bells of Sartell.

© Garrison Keillor 2003