I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

I know I already shared a post this week, but I keep thinking about the lyrics to "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

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 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!

If you're walking through grief this Christmas, or are struggling to find joy on a day when everyone is celebrating, I pray that these words would comfort you. I know they've encouraged me.

Here's a link to a modern version of this hymn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIbeqQ213I

Merry Christmas, friends! :)