Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1824-1884; John Marks Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #126 (2007) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Hymns for a Pilgrim People First Line: I heard the bells on Christmas day Lyrics: 1 I heard the bells on Christmas day,
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace of earth, good will to men.
2 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.
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 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 Then 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! Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Scripture: Micah 5:5 Languages: English Tune Title: JOHN MARKS
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day