I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

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, as now the day had come

The belfries of all Christendom

Had rung so long

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"

(In excelsis Deo)

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:

"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep

The wrong shall fail

And right prevail

With peace on earth, good will to men!"