Christmas Bells
I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweetThe words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men!
And thought how, as the day had come,The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled alongThe unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
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!
Then from each black, accursed mouthThe cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound The Carols drowned 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 doth he sleep!The Wrong shall fail,The Right prevail,With peace on earth, good-will to men!’
And thought how, as the day had come,The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled alongThe unbroken song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
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!
Then from each black, accursed mouthThe cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound The Carols drowned 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 doth he sleep!The Wrong shall fail,The Right prevail,With peace on earth, good-will to men!’
Wishing all my friends a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Years! Let next year be better for everyone!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
10 comments:
A Happy Christmas to you and your family
Caroline
And the same back at you!!! Every year is a gift...sometimes the wrapping paper is a little worn, but you get to open it every day!
Susan *dutchrose*
Stephanie
Merry Christmas to you and your family too!
Lisa
Hi Stephanie,,
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope you have a happy, healthy, creative New Year!
luv,g ail
Stephanie, have a blessed and happy Christmas.
Pat
www.patriciarose-apotpourriof.blogspot.com
Stephanie, have a blessed and happy Christmas.
Pat
www.patriciarose-apotpourriof.blogspot.com
Merry Christmas Stephanie! Wishing you and your family all the best in 2009.
bunny kisses,
shell
Merry Christmas to you and your family Stephanie! I hope 2009 brings great things your way!
Hugs,
Eileen
www.forgetmenotdreams.com
Merry Christmas Stephanie! I always loved that carol.
Hi Stephanie....I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! Samantha is a little doll in her costume. :)
Holiday cheer!
Debbie
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