Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men

I heard the bells. On Christmas Day. Their old familiar. Carols play.

Then loud and deep. The words repeat. Of peace on earth.

Goodwill to men. I thought how. The day had come. The belfries

of all Christendom. Had rolled along. The unbroken song. Of peace on earth.

Goodwill 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. Goodwill to men.

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep. God is not