I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men.
I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head: \"There is no peace on earth,\" I said, \"For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.\"
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.\"
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!