I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, 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, 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, peace on earth, good-will to men