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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

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Appears in Hymns of Grace #249

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Lyrics

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along th’unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will 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, good will 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, good will to men.”

Worship themes

Adoration
Confession
Assurance of pardon
Thanksgiving
Supplication
Instruction
Charge/blessing

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Public domain

Default key: D major (transposable)

Time Signature: 4/4

WALTHAM

8.8.8.8. (L.M.)

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