I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

[Verse 1]

I heard the bells on Christmas Day

Their old familiar carols play

wild and sweet the words repeat

Of peace on earth peace on earth

[Verse 2]

thought how as the day had come

The belfries of old Christendom

rolled along the unbroken song

Of peace on earth peace on earth

Peace on earth goodwill to men

[Verse 3]

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 peace on earth

[Verse 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 peace on earth

[Verse 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 peace on earth

Peace on earth goodwill to men

[Verse 6]

And in despair I bowed my head

There is no peace on earth I said