Cloverton - I Heard the Bells lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] I thought how as the day had come The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along unbroken song Of peace on earth goodwill to men [Verse 3] 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 [Verse 4] 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 [Verse 5] Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day A voice, a chime, a chance sublime Of peace on earth goodwill to men