Author: Henry W. Longfellow Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #531 (1976) Lyrics: 1 I heard the bells on Christmas dayTheir old familiar carols play,And wild and sweet the words repeatOf peace of earth, good will to men.2 I thought how, as the day had come,The belfries of all ChristendomHad rolled along th'unbroken songOf peace on earth, good will to men.3 And in despair I bowed my head:"There is no peace on earth," I said,"For hate is strong, and mocks the songOf peace on earth, good will to men."4 Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep:The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,With peace on earth, good will to men."5 Till, ringing, singing on its way,The world revolved from night to day,A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,Of peace on earth, good will to men! Topics: Peace among Men; Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: WALTHAM (Doane)
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day