ADVENT
a christmas hymn
saturday, december 5
Dr. Amy J. Chase, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (Old Testament)
A Christmas Hymn
"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, 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, good will 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, good will to men!"
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1867 post civil war, USA
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