Christmas Bells
Their old familiar carols play, I heard the bells on Christmas Day And wild and sweet The words repeat, Of peace on earth, goodwill to men. Then from each black accursed mouth, The cannon thundered in the south, And with the sound The carols drowned Of peace on earth, goodwill to men. And in despair I bowed by 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 dead, nor does He sleep! The wrong shall fail. The right prevail, With peace on earth, goodwill to men. —Henry W. Longfellow. - J
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Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19762, 18 December 1935, Page 15 (Supplement)
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118Christmas Bells Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19762, 18 December 1935, Page 15 (Supplement)
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