I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Lyrics

1. 1. 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.

2. 2. I thought how, as the day had come,

   The belfries of all Christendom

   Had rolled along th’unbroken song

   Of peace on earth, good will to men.

3. 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, good will to men.”

4. 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. 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!