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Just as it tolled a century ago for thee.

Tolls is on its way out as well. Most people I know would say the bell rings. Perhaps a few would say it peals.

You must not know too many people who listen to those guardians of the Queen's English, Metallica.

Those aren't synonyms. A bell that is tolling is not pealing.

Thou hast a wicked sense of humor in thine heart.