I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet their words repeat
Of "peace on Earth, good will to men"
But then as if an earthquake rent
The hearthstones of a continent
With violent sound, their carols drowned
Of "peace on Earth, good will to men"
Will there ever be peace?
And in despair I bowed my head
"There is no peace on earth" I said
For hate is strong and it mocks the song
Of "peace on Earth, good will to men"
Will there ever be peace?
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
Will there ever be peace?
