I heard the bells on Christmas Day, their old familiar carols play,and wild and sweet the words repeat, of peace on earth goodwill to men.I thought how as the day had come, the belfries of old Christendomhad rolled along the island.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, goodwill to men.Then pealed the bells more loud and deep, God is not dead nor does he sleep.The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, goodwill 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, goodwill to men.Amen.