I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

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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 does he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail With peace on earth, good will to men."