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."

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!

 

I heard the Bells on Christmas Day, 3-5 stanzas

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)

 

Jesus is born, and He shall return and reign!

 

Till that day, may His church continue to be the bright light and hope of Christ in the world!

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Converge Northwest Global Missions